Brand New to Chickens!

[kelswood]

Hi! We received our very first chicks on May 12th - they will be 4 weeks tomorrow! We have two Rhode Island Reds and two Silver Laced Wyandottes. They seem so big already... We have already had to change their enclosure setup twice because they started flying at two weeks. Today I walked out to the garage and one was standing on the waterer just peeking out of the fencing and looking around - so it looks like we need to switch it up again.

These are photos of them from last week, but they gained so many feathers this week that they already look so different from here.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! What beutiful chicks you have there They sure can catch you out with how fast they learn to escape!! I've had my fair few good flyers in the past but had to nip that one in the bud.

Wishing you the very best of luck with them in the future. Be sure to ask any questions, everyone here to help.

Enjoy BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Aww....they are adorable!! They sure do grow fast. And learn to fly quick!

Enjoy your cutie pies and we do welcome you to our flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

You just need to put a wire cover on the run or pen where you keep them.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your little flock - very cute!

At 4 weeks, depending on where you live and the current temperatures, your escape artists should be ready for the coop. Heres a link to threads that may help

https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=Brooder+to+coop

All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!