Well if I can chime in here; what BYC has done for me is given me a place to go to discuss things related to my chickens with people just like me who love chickens. I mean, where else can you go and talk with so many people and get tried and true advise on this hobby (addiction)? I enjoy looking at everyone's coops and listen to what others do.
When people ask me questions about my girls I always refer back to what you all have taught me. I tell people that I am learning as I go "but I hear..."
Thanks BYC, you all are the best.