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Hello!

My name is Devon and I am from south east Texas. I am getting into the chicken owning world. I do not currently have a flock, just started doing all the research and looking at all the different breeds. I am a college student, work part time, and live with my boyfriend. I am very excited to get my flock started! Any advice is welcomed and wanted.
 
Hi and welcome,

I am new to this site, it's awesome!
I have had chickens for a year.
I started with a mother and her six chicks. Araucana crosses.

Now i have a flock of 14 down from 17 i had two losses and a spare rooster.
I also have two geese and two ducks coming on Friday.
I am warning you they are addictive :ya
 
K.Riggs said:
Hi and welcome,

I am new to this site, it's awesome!
I have had chickens for a year.
I started with a mother and her six chicks. Araucana crosses.

Now i have a flock of 14 down from 17 i had two losses and a spare rooster.
I also have two geese and two ducks coming on Friday.
I am warning you they are addictive :ya
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That is a strange coincidence... because I had 17 and lost 2 older hens + had one to many roosters... (that leaves 14). Afterward, I lost several more hens and picked up some crested chicks at feed store (which are now 5 months). That makes the current population 14... :D They definitely are addictive! :p I love them!
 
Hi Devon and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie
 
I'm quite new to this as well. With your busy schedule I would suggest keeping a small flock. They can be a lot of work but soooo much fun! Very rewarding as well. You provide TLC and they provide yummy eggs. My fresh eggs cook and taste better than store bought. It's also a wonderful feeling knowing my flock are treated humanely.
 
Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC! :frow
We are glad you joined our flock.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:
 

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