Good AM from Southern MD

[karlamacrae]

I've been reading and exploring BYC for a short period of time and love all the great info.
I have 3 chickens and I LOVE LOVE my girls! I call them my chick chicks! I do plan on getting more, but I'm reading up on temperaments because I have 2 little boys. Looking forward to meeting new chicken friends!

 

[N F C]

Before adding more birds, read up on isolation and integration so things go as smoothly as possible. Here's one article about the subject from the Learning Center:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock

Make your self at home here and thanks for joining us!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - great that you have joined us. To add to the great link given by NFC, here's a few others:

Adults to adults


https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-see-but-don-t-touch-method

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1098683/introducing-new-chickens-to-old-flock#post_16895615

Intro chicks to adults

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1126547/topic-of-the-week-integrating-chicks-into-an-adult-flock

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1069595/introducing-chicks-to-adults#post_16276224

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

 

[sunflour]

so glad you have joined us.

Good luck with your plans to add to your flock.

 

[redsoxs]

Hi again, Karla, and ! Glad you joined our community! Looks like CTKen gave you some homework! Those are some great links to explore. Feel free to ask any questions you have along the way - BYC is a friendly place! Good luck and best wishes!!

 

[karlamacrae]

Thank you everyone! I will check the sites out and do my homework.

 

[drumstick diva]

I think the "look but, don't touch" method is kinder & gentler.