First time raising chickens...... Need help

[Drama Princess]

I just moved to a smalll farm and decided i wanted to rasie chickens, its my first time so any help and tips would be greatly appreciated! PLease any tips! Thanks!

 

[pattycake]

Read this site! From top to bottom. I learned **everything** from this site - I never even bought a book (and I usually buy a book for everything).

Basics: you need a predator proof place for them to sleep at night, chick starter feed in a feeder, and clean water in a waterer. You can order chicks online... but do it soon, because you don't want to have little featherless chicks when it's cold out.

Chicks need a nice warm brooder with a heat lamp for several weeks.

 

[Dawn419]

Hi and Welcome to the madness!

This link has great info...https://www.backyardchickens.com/raising-chickens-basics.php

 

[TheOLDNewChick]

Ahhhh, lookie lookie, a fresh one to brainwash into our obsession... I mean uh... A new person to welcome into the wonderful world of chickens!

These people are wonderful on this site, and lifesavers when it comes to those questions that require answers *RIGHT NOW*. Welcome & I hope we can be a help in your journey.

 

[CoyoteMagic]

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OOOOOOoh, a Virgin to sacrifice!!

 

[TheOLDNewChick]