2019 Newbie Chat!

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Hi everyone I actually joined last year so I really shouldn’t be on this chat buuuuutttt.....
I have had chickens for nearly 4 years and I have had many ups and down with my flock, I originally had 6 chickens and slowly my flock have grown and decreased because of deseases and predators (I know I spelt something wrong ) I currently have 33 chickens if you include my silkie chicks which are going up for sale and same with my new chicks. I selected three to keep that are sooo cute I love them. All my chickens have names, I don’t kill or eat my chickens, I
A. Sell them
B. Give them away
C. Keep the hens
Anywho that’s me!
Contact me if you want any silkies or X breeds. I’m in AU

 

[Ribh]

I've had adult chickens in the past but I'm very new to chicks.
I will be ordering them the end of this month!! Any special advice for when i first pick them up & bring them home from the post office? Steps i should take to make it more comfortable and easy transition??

I have a few ideas going for their new little temporary home while they grow until the coop is finished.
We have an old kiddie pool i saw some people convert. Also I've seen plastic totes used too.

Can't help with chicks. Never been brave enough to try.

 

[justin24]

I've had adult chickens in the past but I'm very new to chicks.
I will be ordering them the end of this month!! Any special advice for when i first pick them up & bring them home from the post office? Steps i should take to make it more comfortable and easy transition??

I have a few ideas going for their new little temporary home while they grow until the coop is finished.
We have an old kiddie pool i saw some people convert. Also I've seen plastic totes used too.

Just make sure they are hydrated and warm eating

 

[justin24]

Hey everyone I’m Justin I’m and older member but I’m here to offer advice I had chickens since I was about 12 and I have raise many different breeds. I only have a few now but I’m gearing up for the spring and summer

 

[No More Empty Nest]

I've had adult chickens in the past but I'm very new to chicks.
I will be ordering them the end of this month!! Any special advice for when i first pick them up & bring them home from the post office? Steps i should take to make it more comfortable and easy transition??

I have a few ideas going for their new little temporary home while they grow until the coop is finished.
We have an old kiddie pool i saw some people convert. Also I've seen plastic totes used too.

Get the coop done before the chicks arrive. They will outgrow the brooder VERY quickly.

 

[MandaRae]

Get the coop done before the chicks arrive. They will outgrow the brooder VERY quickly.

OKay! i am ordering them this month but having them ship in Feb maybe i'll have them shipped later. Hopefully no snow so we can finish the coop.

 

[Cyprus]

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[paneubert]

Bump to the top.

 

[Cyprus]

Thanks
If any of you greet new members and could share this thread with them, that would be great!

 

[maple_olive_lorelai]

Hi, I'm new to the chicken world! I got chicks a few days ago because I've always loved chickens and wanted some as pets... plus the eggs are a nice bonus I have two Ameraucanas and one Rhode Island Red. They're precious! I can't wait to watch them grow. Congratulations to anyone else who recently joined!