Starting a chicken life...

[Fenwick~Quilter]

hi fellow chicken enthusiasts
I live in Fenwick, Ontario~ NIAGARA (Toronto transplant) with my husband and 3 dogs The kids have flown the coop and live in Toronto. I have always been a rural girl at heart with camping, hiking, gardening, knitting, quilting, stain glass crafty stuff. I am an early retired nurse (icu/ccu). I don’t mind getting my hands dirty and I love animals. I have worked with horses and dogs. In our home we have 2 large, 1 medium reuse dogs. They like small dogs so I’m hoping they will be good with chickens. We have a large yard with forest behind and beside so I am also planning a large chicken run.
I’m excited about preparing for chickens so I am researching coop designs/options, seasonal considerations, especially winter, care and understanding of the needs for chickens. I’m looking forward to enjoying interacting with the chickens through my day; feeding, gathering eggs etc.
I have lots of questions that I hope old and new chicken owners will be able to help me out so I can get it right for them and me.
Great forum to join and share and lean!

 

[Spartan22]

Welcome to BYC! May you have many chickens and eggs!

 

[drumstick diva]

Did you know you can also post at "Canadians -check in here." For news and assistance closer to home. Welcome to the Backyard chickens flock.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to our community. Please make yourself at home here with us. Here's a link to the thread mentioned by D/Diva - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/144/canadians-check-in-here

 

[Kiki]

We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

 

[N F C]

When you get your poultry, keep the dogs away from them until you can be sure they won't harm the birds. Even the mellowest house pet can get too excited around birds.

Best wishes and thanks for joining us.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy

WELCOME! Glad to have you join us here at BYC!