Best tips for a first timer? :)

[MsKet]

Hi all! We just purchased chickens/setup and plan to go pick them up soon. What are some of best tips to give to a first time chicken owner?

 

[Hope Hughes]

Welcome to BYC!
You have come to the right place! There are tons of people on here ready to help with whatever they can! Just ask!We all share the crazy addition to chickens and other animals!

Honestly, you will always be learning somthing new. There's so so much to learn about chickens. You will learn as you go, and we are all here to help.

What kinda chickens did you get?

And if you haven't checked already,
The Learning Center
has some great articles to help you along the way!

Cant wait to see you around ​

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.
You can find lots of great info all over this site. I'd start reading through some of the articles in the Learning Center to start. Let us know if you have any specific questions!

 

[Jenbirdee]

Hello and welcome!! @Hope Hughes has already given you a good link to the Learning Center. So I will just wish you well!!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Plans. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[Tookie]

Hi and welcome! Good luck with your chicks!