Doing good so far...

[AngryMidget271]

Hey everyone,

My wife and I finally made the jump last October after months of reading. Received an order of ten chicks (Tractor Supply sent 12 just in case). Fast forward to now, we have 11 healthy Rhode Island Red hens (amazingly no roosters) who started laying eggs like a champ a little over a month ago. I’m now a legend amongst my friends for the eggs I give them. Well maybe not a legend...

Quick rundown...South Florida, fenced backyard on a standard residential lot, chickens confined to half of it, roam free during the day, cooped up at night, plenty of shade and sun.

The yard has always been straight up dirt. Sandy dirt. The birds dust themselves and scratch around all day, all good. Would this suffice for their gullet? I’m guessing they find tiny rocks in there...

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! We are glad you joined our flock!
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[Teila]

G'Day from down under AngryMidget... Welcome!

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.

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[AngryMidget271]

Down under? Wow, awesome!

 

[Teila]

Down under? Wow, awesome!

Yep ... not so awesome when it is summer

 

[AngryMidget271]

Know that feeling. Can cut the humidity with a knife

 

[007Sean]

Howdy

Welcome to Backyard Chickens.
Enjoy your time here with us!

 

[AngryMidget271]

Howdy

Welcome to Backyard Chickens.
Enjoy your time here with us!

Absolutely

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to our community. I'd imagine your girls get sufficient and appropriate grit for their needs. There's no harm in supplemental grit in a dedicated feeder, just to be sure

 

[Joeschooks]

I'd imagine your girls get sufficient and appropriate grit for their needs. There's no harm in supplemental grit in a dedicated feeder, just to be sure

X2. I use sharp sand in my rearing area so no need for extra grit in there. My main run is a different set-up and I do feed a grit and oyster shell mix free choice in there.

Great to have you here!