What up fellow chicken enthusiasts!

[GunStar Game Farm]

What up yall! I am a chicken enthusiasts thats really just getting started! . I adore the varieties of breeds such as the polish silvers, cochins, and silkies. I especially am enthralled by the kelso gamefowl, their stance is just too tough....love it! I have a beautiful girlfriend that has a "backyard" flock that is awesome and I want to start my own! So any tips, advice on good DIY pen building, winterizing, flock health and maintenance is and would be tremendously appreciated!

 

[crazycateye]

I have a pretty awesome boyfriend that understands my love for chickens! That makes me a very lucky girl

 

[drumstick diva]

I would suggest you check out the "coops section for build ideas etc. Many sizes, styles, functions are included. You may also want to post on your state thread, so you can get realistic views on what breeds do best in your area, type of predators, coop/ run protection needed. Just put your state name in the search box and it should pop up.

Also the Learning center is the best place for info. on poultry.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

I'm guessing you and cateye are a couple?!?

 

[getaclue]

Welcome to the community. I'm sure you will find a lot of information on the various threads.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.

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

Please check out and enter these two current contest:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...test-09-25-2017-pic-by-chicken-girl1.1200378/ and
Official BYC Coop Article Contest - 2017 - Win a Auto Coop Door Kit

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

Here's some additional links on winterising your coop:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-chicken-keeping

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-coop-temperatures

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

You've come to the right place to get all your chicken questions answered.

Best of luck and have fun!

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[Rlroberts01]

Welcome!!