Brand Spankin' New

[aaiello513]

Hi Everyone!

I am as new as can be to the chicken world. We just closed on a house in Newton, NH and once we move in at the end of the month, I plan on starting my BYC flock. I have been researching and I am thinking I would like New Hampshire Reds, Rhode Island Reds and Ameraucanas; I'm thinking a total of 6-8 chicks to start. My husband has owned chickens in the past but this will be my first time. I would love any advise or tips that any of you would be willing to share.

Thank you!

Amanda

 

[Hillaire]

build the coop before you get the chicks, and make sure you do the research on raising chicks. Sounds like you have a good head start with your hubby having the experience of raising chickens prior.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under aaiello513

Welcome!

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

This is a link to the Raising Chicks Forum should you have questions when they arrive: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks

Finally, 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.

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.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice and links already so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and ! Pleased you joined our community! With the links and advice given by Teila, you should be all set! Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!

 

[HeidelberrFarms]

Welcome from a fellow newbie!

You're getting some great advice here. The only thing that I would add is to get more chickens than you think you need. For no other reason that you're going to add more anyway so you might as well give in to chicken math from the start

Enjoy your chicken journey and keep posting!

Leslie

 

[aaiello513]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome...and tips!

I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions to come!