Hello from Kansas City!

[lofferfarm]

Just wanted to say "hi". I'm new to having chickens and just got our chicks 2 days ago. We have 2 buff orpingtons and 2 barred rocks.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

These links may be interesting at the moment:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center and 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.

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

 

[HeavensHens88]

Welcome to BYC!
We're so glad you joined the massive flock of poultry enthusiasts here on BYC!!! All of our birds belong to one unanimously-beloved flock here on BYC and we can't wait to assist you in any way possible!
Wings of Wishes,
~Sarah

 

[Cntry1958]

Aww look at that smile on your daughters face, its priceless. She is so happy checking on the chicks. Congratulations on the new flock. Its time to start building a hen house as they grow up so fast.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under lofferfarm

Welcome & Congratulations!

That is one very happy little girl you have there and some adorable little babies!

As you have already received links to some good starting points, I will just wish you all the best.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share more pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]

I hope you have a wire cover on the brooder, so your chicks don't suffocate in a plastic box. It has happened.

 

[lofferfarm]

Defin

I hope you have a wire cover on the brooder, so your chicks don't suffocate in a plastic box.  It has happened.

Definitely! The entire top is cut out with chicken wire over it to keep my cat out

 

[jeria]

HI, I'm in Independence and just getting started on this journey. Am trying to locate some June or late May chicks as my plans were for next spring, but getting itchy to dive in.