First time chicken owner

[chickle]

Hello everyone! I'm so grateful for all of the information posted. I just got 4 Marans, 2 White Plymouth Rocks, and 2 Rhode Island Reds from Tractor Supply. I had been considering getting quail this year, but when I went to get cat food and they had chicks, I just couldn't resist! I raised Guinea Fowl years ago, but this is my first time with chickens. I am super excited, and already love my little cuties!

 

[mymilliefleur]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us! You may find this article helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-mistakes-poultry-keepers-make-and-how-to-fix-them Enjoy your flock and let us know if you have any questions or need help with something!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your new flock!

 

[Deena Sue]

I too started with 7 Buff Orpington's they are 5 weeks now are really enjoying their coop. I could spend every waking hour just watching them. This weekend I am planning on doing some painting to give them some color to look at.

 

[chickle]

Thanks, guys! I'm totally in love so far, and this website is making me procrastinate at work

 

[AmericanKraut]

Gotta love Tractor Supply! I just got some spring chicks at the feed store but fell victim to Tractor Supply's chicken aisle for chicken things! We hope you enjoy the forums and we're glad you're here!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided join our flock. You have a nice mix of breeds. I love the chocolate eggs of the Marans. In my personal opinion, they are the prettiest eggs in the chicken world. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your chicks.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Hi and welcome to BYC!

So glad you could join our community! Congratulations on your new chicks. You've picked out some excellent breeds! Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds should be very good layers and the Marans will lay you lovely chocolate colored eggs. Few people can resist bins of cute little chicks.

Hope you enjoy BYC as much as we have! Welcome to our flock.

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm glad you joined our community!

Congratulations on your new chicks! You chose some great breeds to start out with. They should all mature into beautiful, productive egg layers.

 

[AmericanKraut]

I too started with 7 Buff Orpington's they are 5 weeks now are really enjoying their coop. I could spend every waking hour just watching them. This weekend I am planning on doing some painting to give them some color to look at.

Deena Sue, how sweet! They'll love it!

Every little creature can enjoy beauty and positivity! Welcome to the community here!