New to it all!

[daiz]

Hi I'm Karen and I'm brand new to chickens. I just got the okay from my husband that we could have some backyard chicks. I'm in the learning stage right now. I'm pretty sure I want Bantams, and only 5 or 6. I play to order from MyPetChicken.com, assuming i cant find what I want locally. I don't have any local chicken experienced friends, so I'm turning to the all knowing internet (lol). I'm most concerned about them getting sick or needing vet care. is this unreasonable?

 

[NonnasBabies]

You definetly learn alot here!!

Missi

 

[Lolita]

 

[TerriLaChicks]

start reading! & asking questions!
Chickens are pretty hardy, you'll have fun with them!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

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from Ohio. So glad you joined. It will all be worth it.

 

[Backyard_Chicken_rancher]

and

From the great state of Texas.


!!!!!WARNING!!!!!! This site as well as chickens are very addictive................you have been warned.........


So have fun ask all the questions you want but to get you started I will tell you this right off the bat your coop design trash it build much much bigger belive me in time you will need the room..... Good luck to you and enjoy all the wonders of being a chicken owner.

 

[Little chicken girl101]

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from Indiana!!! Glad you joined us.

 

[daiz]

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I actually didn't have a coop design in mind.

In a sad bit of news I emailed the zoning director of my city to confirm that chickens were okay (the byc site said they were okay and required a permit) and I found out that in my section of the city chickens arent allowed

The zoning director said i can talk to my local council person about them which could lead to the ordinance being changed... so that is my new goal! I still want to learn about chickens so I'll be ready for them when i win over the city (i don't think its going to be too hard, I live about 5 blocks from lots of horse barns, so I've got some hope).

 

[that_crazy_lady]

I hope you can get that changed. Chickens are a real joy to have around.

 

[wekiva bird]

from south carolina.