Chickens on the coast

[FishmanPat]

about to have 15 baby chickens. never raised any before Any tips?

 

[teach1rusl]

from Indiana! Enjoy your new babies!! And remember, the entire brooder doesn't need to be heated, only the area beneath the lamp...

 

[Yay Chicks!]

First,

Next, Have Fun!

And my first advice would be to check out the Learning Center (top of page) if you haven't already. It lays out all that beginning stuff.

 

[b.hromada]

You got good advice.

and

from S. Florida! Glad you joined us! But most of all, enjoy them!!!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[S&N Livestock]

from Ohio

 

[weimarmama]

&

from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Try this link for lots of good info - scroll down to General Chicken Questions

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/204/backyardchickens-forum-faq-chicken-dictionary#post_1198

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and

from Ohio. So glad you joined. Your baby chicks will need heat, food, water and lots of love. Good luck!

 

[greymane]