Getting my flock on Sunday!

[Lori Hageman]

Good Afternoon!

I was raised on a farm but moved to California after school. Now that the kids are gone, my husband and I purchased a few acres and starting our flock. I hope I'm not too crazy but ordered 12 chicks. I figured I'll just get them all at once and add a couple each Spring.

Looking forward to reading up and getting reacquainted with hens!

Lori

 

[Mace Gill]

Good Afternoon!

I was raised on a farm but moved to California after school. Now that the kids are gone, my husband and I purchased a few acres and starting our flock. I hope I'm not too crazy but ordered 12 chicks. I figured I'll just get them all at once and add a couple each Spring.

Looking forward to reading up and getting reacquainted with hens!

Lori

Welcome! On our third of an acre we figure 12 is our max, started with eight, now have ten ... careful your chicken math doesn't get away from you and you end up with 40 or 50 WELCOME!!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your impending flock.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ 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.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

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

All the best

CT

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC -- I am so glad you've joined us! What an exciting time, starting out with your first flock - hopefully the next couple of days pass quickly for you.

 

[barred2rock]

Good times ahead!

Just please dont make the mistake of buying a pre-built coop with a claim that 12 chickens will fit in it. You'll likely, at best, get half in as they claim. Best if you can build your own. Have fun! ✌

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens. It's a good idea to buy your chicks at one time. Chicks/breeds that grow up together usually get along well. What breeds do you plan to get?

 

[vachick15]