Another newbie here---this time from Georgia!

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GaChicklette

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Hey all,

Just popping in to say hello and let you know I am officially shadowing the forms for a bit since I am THAT new. We are in the process of building a chicken tractor (well..... after the green house for seedlings--husband priorities!). Once the tractor is done I'm told I am allowed to get my chicks.....and its killing me!

We will likely start with about 4 hens and 1 roo

As far as intros-

We live on our farm in North-West Georgia, having just moved here in September, we have been slowly getting things ready for spring. I also have horses, and a new colt so that makes my time a bit stretched at times....but love it!

I'm looking forward to learning and sharing once I get my chicks!


Thank you!
 
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Welcome to BYC!!
The wait can be torturous, but you can use that time filling your head with all things chicken so that you are as prepared as possible when the big day finally comes.
 
G’Day from down under GaChicklette
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Welcome!

I recommend a visit to the Learning Centre; lots of good tips there: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

Best wishes to you and your flock when they arrive.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends
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Ol Grey Mare said:
Welcome to BYC!!
The wait can be torturous, but you can use that time filling your head with all things chicken so that you are as prepared as possible when the big day finally comes.
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I'm feeling the real torture---and trying to research as much as I can...preparation is a good thing---but torture...no!!


Teila said:
G’Day from down under GaChicklette
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Welcome!

I recommend a visit to the Learning Centre; lots of good tips there: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

Best wishes to you and your flock when they arrive.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends
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G'day Teila!! I will definitely take a look at the local threads too!!! Thank you for the good idea!

shearches said:
ANOTHER newbie from GA too! Waiting for my first shipment of chicks from My Pet Chicken
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Anybody else use them?
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Yay GA! I'm thinking about using them but haven't so far----also thought about just going to Tractor Supply....


Lfulvipes said:
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I love Georgia! Lived in Macon for a time.
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Heyas Lfulvipes!! Macon is a great place!!! Loving my place out here in the country!! Its amazing!
 
Unless you need a rooster for fertile eggs to hatch or sell. The hens will be very happy without one especially ,in the narrow confines of a tractor & they won't be overbred or damaged.

The rule of thumb is 10 hens per rooster. Less than that & they will be greatly overbred, especially since they cannot run & hide from him. They will lay just as many eggs though not fertile and will be much less stresses.

Predators can be able to overturn a tractor, or dig underneath and still get an easy lunch.
 

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