Greeting from Kentucky

[mikey569]

Hello all, My wife decided she wanted laying hens. We bought 6 yesterday and a rooster. I found this site looking for info on dealing with them since i have never messed with chickens before. So any suggestions would be great.

 

[Amigo]

 

[RedRoosterFarm]

Just read and ask question and have fun like the rest of us~Welcome from Washington State!!!

 

[kidcody]

from WA. glad you joined us

 

[peepblessed]

Welcome to BYC! You will love this site. I suggest using this site's search to find out answers to any specific questions. You can find the answer to almost anything! For now, a safe roomy pen (dogs & raccoons can tear through some chicken wire with ease & hawks are a problem if your run isn't covered), fresh water and feed for their age group. Heat can be a serious problem for chickens. If it's hot for you it can be deadly for them. Do a search on how to keep them cool. It will depend on your humidity as to the proper solution. Enjoy your flock!

 

[turbodog]

Welcome to BYC!
It's THE place for the chickeny inclined!

 

[kyeschicks]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Creed Bennett]

Hey mikey569, Welcome! I'm new here as well and also from Kentucky. I'm in Western Kentucky. What part of the state are you in?

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us. You're in the right place because there's lots of great info on here. Congrats on your chickens & good luck

 

[hcppam]

frow Hello Mikey, from the Big Bear mountains of Ca. Glad you found us.