Newbie here!!!

[GallopingAlong]

Hey, y'all! I am a country girl at heart, but don't know much, if anything, about chickens. My grandpa is nearing 70 and still working a full time 12 hour job on his feet all day. He is always talking about how he wants to raise chickens when he retires, and I think the time for retiring is nearing. I want to be there to help him out and enjoy the outdoors with him, but I need to gather my info first. Any advice, tips, tricks, etc. for me?? Thanks for all of the help, and for have so much useful info!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. I'm glad you decided to join our flock. A good place to start is the Getting Started Raising Chickens section of our Learning Center at https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/getting-started-raising-chickens. There are some good charts that you can use to reference the different breeds at http://albc-usa.etapwss.com/images/uploads/docs/pickachicken.pdf, http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/breed-list.aspx, and http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html. Also Murray McMurray has an excellent "chick selector" tool at https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/chick_selector.html to help you determine which breeds are best for you. Just be sure and click on "show more characteristics." Please feel free to ask any specific questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck in getting your flock.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi !
Glad you could join the flock! Michael has left you some great links above I'm sure you will find them very usefull. How lovely of you to help your Grandpa with the chicken journey I'm sure you will have a great time, chickens are fantastic animals to keep.

Enjoy BYC, everyone here to help you along the way

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

So glad you could join our community! Michael has left you with some great links to follow. You might also stop by our learning center for lots of great articles on all the aspects of keeping poultry....https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Make yourself at home here and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Enjoy this new journey you are on and welcome to our flock!

 

[matt44644]

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC and Happy Holidays!

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[drumstick diva]

I'm sure your grandpa deserves a happy, chicken filled retirement. It is very nice that you want to help make it happen.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.