Hello from Massachussets!

[marierachel17]

Hi! I’m Rachel, and I’m from Massachusetts. My family is getting some chickens soon, so I figured I should join a forum or two to answer some of my questions. We are getting 8 chickens! We actually aren’t getting chicks because we’re taking 8 hens from a family friend that can no longer take care of them. I watched them while their current owner was on vacation so I could get to know them and do a “trial run” to see if I could manage the work (since I will primarily be doing all of the work once we get the chickens). They are all around 1-1.5 years old and it works perfectly because my parents didn’t want to have to care for chicks, so it’s great for both us and our friend! We all really like knowing that our eggs are coming from healthy and happy hens. I look forward to asking my questions and learning more about chickens on here!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Rachel, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[featherhead007]

That's awesome! Good luck.

 

[featherhead007]

Just remember, those chickens are gonna need a lot of love from you. New place, new people,
(Maybe some separation anxiety)

 

[Cup of chicks]

Hi! I’m Rachel, and I’m from Massachusetts. My family is getting some chickens soon, so I figured I should join a forum or two to answer some of my questions. We are getting 8 chickens! We actually aren’t getting chicks because we’re taking 8 hens from a family friend that can no longer take care of them. I watched them while their current owner was on vacation so I could get to know them and do a “trial run” to see if I could manage the work (since I will primarily be doing all of the work once we get the chickens). They are all around 1-1.5 years old and it works perfectly because my parents didn’t want to have to care for chicks, so it’s great for both us and our friend! We all really like knowing that our eggs are coming from healthy and happy hens. I look forward to asking my questions and learning more about chickens on here!

Welcome aboard!☺ great place to learn and share....never be afraid to ask a question! We've all been there and everyone here is always willing to help!!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Rachel and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• How to start a new thread
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[marierachel17]

featherhead007,
yes, we’re preparing for that! i have tons of free time currently for another month or two and i’ve been spending time with them in their current coop (at our family friend’s house) so they get used to me. once they come here, i will be spending lots of time with them! i am going to expand their run and make some interactive toys to keep them busy when i can’t be with them too.

 

[N F C]

Hi Rachel, best of luck with your new flock!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Grab a roost & enjoy your time here!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Rachel, welcome to BYC, and good luck with your new flock.