Hello Chicken People!

[Chicky Mo]

Hi! I am new here and a soon-to-be first time chicken farmer. We have 16 beautiful pullet chicks coming in one month. Yes,16! My fiance ordered them and said that was the minimal order, eek! I'm a bit overwhelmed, but my main concern is they have enough room, are healthy and stay safe. We plan on keeping them indoors until they are old enough to stay outside. The coop is built, only needs slight modification and the run will hopefully start coming together this weekend. He seems to have an excellent, Fort Knox type plan. I'm so glad to find this forum, so exciting reading posts and great feedback from everyone. Wish all avenues in life were this kind and supportive LOL. So excited to get going and learning more & more!
Thanks everyone.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to byc!! Glad to have you here!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[Chicky Mo]

Wow! You have your hands full too. We have 2 small dogs, 5 cats. Curious how they will all react to the 16 chicks. We ordered 5 Rhode Island Reds, 5 Red Stars, 5 Buff Orpingtons & one will be a surprise "fancy chicken". So excited to meet them.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Chicky Mo, and

! Great to have you aboard! Best of luck with your coop building and 16 chickens!!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[drumstick diva]

Be careful with the dogs, they regard chicks as squeaky toys with dire results.

 

[Chicky Mo]

Thanks!

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome....so glad you joined BYC

Best wishes to you that your new babies arrive happy and healthy