Brand new chick momma!

[Kathrynmrae]

hello there chicken experts!
I just recently purchased 12 New Hampshire red hens, and they’re 4 weeks old now.. I have them in an old crib that’s lined with aluminum screening, and a plywood floor with pine shavings ..they are hanging out under a warming light in a heated workshop in our barn. I believe they have already tripled in size, with more feathering every day! I have soooo many questions, but I guess I need to ask them on certain forums, correct?

 

[Kiki]

We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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[Yowza Wowza]

I'm glad you joined! I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[Joeschooks]

Congratulations on getting your chicks! There's loads of friendly, experienced members here who will be pleased to help if needed. This forum may be of particular interest to you https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/raising-baby-chicks.11/

 

[NonnasBabies]

Hope you learn all you need to and enjoy yourself in the process!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Kathryn and welcome to BYC. Yes, it's best to post questions on the appropriate forums.

On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.


Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie