Good Morning from Chicken Town!

[Chickatist]

Good Morning everyone!

I just signed up for this forum, though I have been reading it awhile. I live in Fair Oaks, California. In our "Old Town Village" of Fair Oaks the chickens run around free, and it is even a tourist attraction. It's only a few blocks from where I live and I fell in love with the chickens and often visited them. So, that is what got me interested. Yesterday I picked up my babies. I have a Buff Orpington, 2 Ameraucanas, 1 Black Australorp, and a Dominique.

I've been reading like crazy to try and make sure I do everything right!! The brooder I have right now should work for a week or two, but I am reading about how fast they grow and in a few weeks I am going to have a challenge!!

I just wanted to write and introduce myself. It's so good to be here. this forum has already been invaluable to me!

Kathy

 

[GoldDogsMom]

Welcome to BYC Kathy!

In planning for your new additions make sure you read up on Chicken Math because these little fuzzy butts are addictive!

 

[Chickatist]

Ok... I certainly will!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Kathy, and

! Pleased to have you aboard! You sound pumped to have chickens - and those are some great breeds! Have fun and enjoy the ride!

 

[kidcody]

from washington state glad you joined us!

 

[liz9910]

 

[Chickatist]

Thank you for the welcome!! I forgot to mention that this all stated with an egg I found next to a friends tire three weeks ago. I got an incubator, and the egg was late to hatch, so all my planning didn't go to waste. I got my babies yesterday, but guess what? I left the egg in the incubator, just in case, and an hour ago I noticed it was piping!! I cannot believe it!! EEEK!! Hope this works out ok...nervous.

 

[GoldDogsMom]

Thank you for the welcome!! I forgot to mention that this all stated with an egg I found next to a friends tire three weeks ago. I got an incubator, and the egg was late to hatch, so all my planning didn't go to waste. I got my babies yesterday, but guess what? I left the egg in the incubator, just in case, and an hour ago I noticed it was piping!! I cannot believe it!! EEEK!! Hope this works out ok...nervous.

Waiting to see what comes out of the egg! You will have to post some pictures!

 

[Chickatist]

I have no idea what it will be. It is a mystery egg! There was a beautiful Polish hanging around that area, but who knows. Just hopin for a healthy baby, and yes if it all turns out ok--I will post pics!!

 

[drumstick diva]

and waiting for pictures of the mystery chick