New to Chickens

[ILuvChickens6]

Hi! I am new to chickens and I plan on getting chicks in Mid-February Any tips for a newbie?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens this is great place

 

[N F C]

Hi, you can find lots of helpful information in the Learning Center (it's under the Articles tab):
learning-center.11

Make yourself at home and feel free to ask questions!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Make your coop far larger than you think you will ever need.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[cperrigo2]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Make your coop far larger than you think you will ever need.

yes i agree because you will end up with more chickens then you were planning on. they are addicting!!!! i started with 6 and now have 46

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[ILuvChickens6]

Thank you all for your advice and greetings! I plan on keeping 10 Hens and MAYBE one rooster. We live in the country and our neighbors have 40 chickens and 3 roosters! They are a nice alarm clock .

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie