First timer-Barred rock pullets chickens

[Csmiles250]

So my husband comes back from the store with two BRP chicks . They are about 3-4 weeks old we still have them under a heat lamp. Don't know anything about raising chickens. Please help. When do the go I a coop outside.what should we be feeding them. How often to change the tank they are in? Help help help

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - great that you have joined us. What a nice surprise from DH, but I'm guessing a bit of warning would have helped too

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This link should help you - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best
CT

 

[featherhead007]

I just got my 6 chicks today, sooo cute soft and inquisitive.. I know I will be spoiling my flock. Nothing but the best for my 007 agents!

 

[drumstick diva]

Congratulations on the new chicks.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Csmiles250, and

! Pleased you joined our community and congratulations on your new chicks! Barred Rocks are a great breed. Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!!

 

[featherhead007]

Greetings from California, day 2 of the baby chick social experiment.. they woke up to the roosters here at 0:400 peeping and scratching around, they seem happy and interested in what I am doing at the moment. peep peep peep. I believe they are communicating with each other I have not learned to speak
Barred Rock yet I guess.

 

[CuzChickens]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! I am so glad you joined us and I hope you will make yourself at home here!

~Cuz

 

[N F C]

Glad you're enjoying the chicks!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Csmiles250

Welcome!

Sorry, I did have a chuckle at hubby’s impulse buying .. were they on the shopping list?

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. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends