First-timer wanting to know what to stock up on for emergencies

[DaveD]

I will be receiving my first little ones the week of April 5th. (2 easter-eggers, 2 barred rocks, and 2 speckled sussex)
I'd like to know what people recommend to have on hand for a chicken first aid/emergency kit.

- David

 

[LilBizzy]

I had wanted to know the same thing when I was new. I found this post:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=210271

This seems to be a good list of everything you might need.

 

[seminolewind]

Don't forget a roll of duct tape!

 

[Kittymomma]

Hi David!

You should go check out the faq page-- https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1198

Lots of good stuff there including links to first aid needs about 1/2 way down the page. You'll still have lots of questions, we all did/do, but that is a great place to start.