Hello from S. California

[agapemama]

Hello,
I just joined and am curious about the basics of raising backyard chickens. Looking for threads that might answer questions like which type of chickens might be best for a beginner, which type of food is recommended, etc.
Looking forward to meeting folks and learning.
Thanks!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! The Learning Center is the perfect place to go: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Definitely stop by our learning center here on BYC. Lots of great tips on getting started, raising the babies, building the coop and raising your flock. Liz has left you with the link to the learning center.

You might also stop by our coops pages to get some ideas and designs on what type of coop you are interested in...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

Here are a couple nice breeds pages that give you quick info on the different breeds. These will get you started in knowing what is out there and what you might be looking for....

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

http://www.albc-usa.org/documents/chickenbreedcomparison.pdf

Enjoy this new journey you are on and welcome to our flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! You've gotten some great suggestions and links above! You might want to check out your state thread to see what breeds, coops etc your chicken keeping neighbors are happy with https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/161/california-southern

 

[gander007]

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[agapemama]

Thank you, everyone, for your warm welcome and help!

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad to have you join us