Hello from cold Kansas!

[Art_plus_chickens]

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Welcome to Backyard Chickens!
Great introduction.

Stay warm!

Yessss!
I swear Kansas is sooo bipolar!

 

[Art_plus_chickens]

Welcome to BYC! Great write up! Sorry to hear about the loss of all those chickies.

Thanks for the welcome!

Yes it was so devastating, bad first time! When the post master called and said my chicks were there and that some made it and some did not, I was expecting maybe two, not 5!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Thanks!
Lol! I'm keeping the fat hippos on my husbands parents land! Though I'd love to sneak my old gelding into our backyard! ...think the hubby would notice?

worth a try

 

[Art_plus_chickens]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. 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 - Find Your State Thread


Best wishes

Pork Pie

Thanks Pork Pie for all the great info!
I'm going to spend the rest of my sick day reading over all this new stuff!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Thanks for the welcome!

Yes it was so devastating, bad first time! When the post master called and said my chicks were there and that some made it and some did not, I was expecting maybe two, not 5!

Yeah, that's awful! Makes me a little worried, as I've got 30 babies due to arrive next week. I've always bought local because I was afraid of that! Especially living in a cold climate. So...fingers crossed!

 

[Art_plus_chickens]

Yeah, that's awful! Makes me a little worried, as I've got 30 babies due to arrive next week. I've always bought local because I was afraid of that! Especially living in a cold climate. So...fingers crossed!

Goodness! 30?!
I'd hope with that many they'd conjure up enough warmth from each other maybe! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
I've always been scared of shipping too and just bought local. But no one around here has silkies (especially greys) and no EEs so I had to give in and try.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

I hope so, too, and thank you! I love silkies, but I've worried that they would be picked on since they are on the small side, and all of my girls and roosters are pretty large. Except a few, of course. They are so cute, though!

 

[MrsMistyReal]

Yessss!
I swear Kansas is sooo bipolar!

Welcome aboard to BYC family gr8 people tons of information loads of fun enjoy shake your tail feathers

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)