Patinas
Songster
Hi All,
I have spent many hours reading information on this site and finally decided I just needed to join so here I am! My background is I am a city born/raised gal that has always longed to move to a rural community and have some land and chickens and goats. Last June, I finally was able to make it happen....kids raised and on their own and a hubby that was willing to move. So here we are in our new home on just over 5 acres and loving every minute of being here.
At the beginning of March I bought my first 4 chicks which were straight run Dixie Rainbows. My gosh they are HUGE birds!! They were already a couple weeks old and 2 of them turned out to be roosters so I recently found a home for them. From there I quickly got chickenitis and now have 21 chicks!! I know that's a lot for someone new to chickens but I'm the type of person that doesn't do anything until I've thoroughly done my research and made a plan and am confident I can make it happen.
I am getting so much joy and entertainment out of them already. It's actually better than I was expecting it to be and so fascinating and fun watching the chicks grow and change and starting to act like big chickens.
I started them out in a big 3 x 5 tub but they've quickly outgrown that and I currently have them in the garage in a 4 x 8 coop that we bought as a kit. I know they cannot live in that small a space so I found some coop plans that I like and can modify to customize the way I want the coop so next week we start building that. I have some questions about coop design and accessories but I'll post them in the appropriate forum.
Other types of chicks I am currently raising (I have 2-3 of each kind):
Pendesencas
Blue Andalusians
Brahmas
Welsummers
Barnevelders
Ameracaunas
Speckled Sussex
Dominique
So far no casualties, no pasty butt and everyone seems to get along pretty well despite a range in sizes/age.
Is it just me or have others suddenly not been able to eat chicken once you have chicks? I look at chicken and all I think of are baby chicks!! Weird I know, and I'm sure I'll get over it at some point!
Anyway, just thought I'd say hello and say how much this website has helped educate me, get started and to this point. Lots of great ideas and advice from the experienced people on here. It's very much appreciated!
-Patinas
I have spent many hours reading information on this site and finally decided I just needed to join so here I am! My background is I am a city born/raised gal that has always longed to move to a rural community and have some land and chickens and goats. Last June, I finally was able to make it happen....kids raised and on their own and a hubby that was willing to move. So here we are in our new home on just over 5 acres and loving every minute of being here.
At the beginning of March I bought my first 4 chicks which were straight run Dixie Rainbows. My gosh they are HUGE birds!! They were already a couple weeks old and 2 of them turned out to be roosters so I recently found a home for them. From there I quickly got chickenitis and now have 21 chicks!! I know that's a lot for someone new to chickens but I'm the type of person that doesn't do anything until I've thoroughly done my research and made a plan and am confident I can make it happen.
I am getting so much joy and entertainment out of them already. It's actually better than I was expecting it to be and so fascinating and fun watching the chicks grow and change and starting to act like big chickens.
I started them out in a big 3 x 5 tub but they've quickly outgrown that and I currently have them in the garage in a 4 x 8 coop that we bought as a kit. I know they cannot live in that small a space so I found some coop plans that I like and can modify to customize the way I want the coop so next week we start building that. I have some questions about coop design and accessories but I'll post them in the appropriate forum.
Other types of chicks I am currently raising (I have 2-3 of each kind):
Pendesencas
Blue Andalusians
Brahmas
Welsummers
Barnevelders
Ameracaunas
Speckled Sussex
Dominique
So far no casualties, no pasty butt and everyone seems to get along pretty well despite a range in sizes/age.
Is it just me or have others suddenly not been able to eat chicken once you have chicks? I look at chicken and all I think of are baby chicks!! Weird I know, and I'm sure I'll get over it at some point!
Anyway, just thought I'd say hello and say how much this website has helped educate me, get started and to this point. Lots of great ideas and advice from the experienced people on here. It's very much appreciated!
-Patinas