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[steffanina89]

Hi, I’m new here and am just trying to start a backyard flock. I’m looking mainly for personal purposes for egg laying and because I enjoy watching them and can’t wait to start gathering eggs.

 

[MrsMistyReal]

please tell us more about yourself inquiring minds want to know

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Set your goals, study the forums, ask questions, plan and you will be successful in the establishment of your flock. Good luck.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Welcome to the flock, @steffanina89! Great to have you here!

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! And welcome to raising chickens. I know my chickens has brought me lots joy. May your chickens do the same. If you ever have chicken questions, don't be afraid to ask them.

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

We call chicken watching chicken TV! It is the best show around too

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Nothing better than finding those treasures in the nest boxes. Its like Christmas each time, even many years later!

Enjoy this new journey and welcome to our community!

 

[N F C]

Hi, thanks for joining us!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under steffanina89 Welcome!

You might be interested in downloading this free e-book My First Year With Chickens

I do hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you include your general location on your profile, this will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have.

You may want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

BYC has a Learning Centre and also Topic of the Week articles which I have found to be a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group. One which might be of particular interest to you at this stage is:
Topic of the Week - Getting Started, Keeping Chickens

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock when they arrive, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!