first timer

[jc9766]

Any suggestions on what supplies I should get before my chicks come- I am getting 8 chicks, 4 of which are bantam.

Also I am increasing the size of my coop to 8' by 8'- with a roof that goes from 5'-8' high. I am also going to have an 8x6 run and they will be able to free range on weekends. I would like to get 2 or 3 more-

Will that be too many?

Do you think it is too many for a first timer?

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[greymane]

I would say the coop is good for the eight. That would be a good start. I would post your supply question in the "Raising Baby Chicks" section. They will be most helpful.

 

[kidcody]

from Washington State glad you joined us!
Sounds like you are off to a great start, there are a lot of very helpful
people here on byc!

 

[CountryRoosterUSA]

 

[ChickenPeep]

Were glad you joined us!

 

[greatchicken]

from Michigan. Glad you found us. There is tons of info on here.

That is not to many for a first timer. My first order of chicks was 30 and within a couple months we had 67. They did get a little over whelming when the kids were playing baseball and softball 4 nights a week but we love our birds and kids.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[S&N Livestock]

from Ohio

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.