North River Ranch. Fremont, Mi Hello! New to this platform. We are raising layers and meat birds. Looking to learn more.

[Blue Raptor]

Thanks for adding us.

We have just started raising chickens. Also raise dogs and ponies, and grow fruits and vegetables.

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC! We’re so glad you joined!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. What breed of dogs do you raise?

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.

 

[Boppo]

Glad to meet you. Welcome to BYC. You can find articles about all sorts of topics, written by members, by using the SEARCH button, and then looking for the ARTICLES tab in the results. You first get lots of discussions which can be useful, but often not very focused. You can also go to the Articles Tab and browse there.

Here are some How to articles:
1. Raising chicks
2. Raising chickens for meat
3. Raising laying hens
4. Coop ventilation (article includes awesome links to a number of coop designs as well)
5. Winterization
6. Improving predator protection
7. Electric fencing explained

Notice that at the bottom of most articles, they get rated by other members, which is a great way for us newbies to decide which are the best articles to rely on.

Explore the forums, which include Incubation/Hatching, Predators & Pests, and Emergencies/Illness/Injuries and lots, lots more.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!

 

[Tookie]

Hi and welcome to BYC!

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies!