Hi everyone! We are completely new at keeping chickens. We lived in town for 12 years....but this month will be a year at our new home on 4 acres outside of town. We love the freedom to be able to do whatever want. So we thought we wanted to get some chickens. We have been reading up on them for months. We looked at breeders online and did the while I want this kind and that but buying from them just want going to happen. We only technically wanted 6 but have 8. Bought the extras just in case some didn't make it. We ended up buying them from Tractor Supply. So we really have no clue on the actual types that they are. We bought them all as pullets. I am leaning towards Easter Eggers as what I see them being called here on the forum. They will be About 2 weeks old tomorrow. We bought them a coop but if they all make it looks like we may have to add on it or even buy another one! After we get the hang of the chickens we want to try our hand at goats!
Hello there and welcome to BYC! Congrats on your new babies!! Sometimes it is best to get a few more chicks as sometimes they don't all make it to adulthood or can still not survive til their first birthday. 5 square feet in the coop per bird, 10 square feet per bird in the run is best. I used to keep pygmy goats. What a riot they were! Ha! Enjoy all your new adventures! If you have any questions about your babies, feel free to ask. Welcome to our flock!
Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us. Congratulations on your new chicks! If you're not sure on their breed, just post some photos of them. We'll be happy to help identify them.
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Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided join to our flock. Hopefully you can figure out how to get your pics to post. My wife and I used to raise Nubian goats, and now my son-in-law is interested in getting some goats. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your flock.
Welocme to BYC!!! It is an aweosme forum (the BEST in the world) and has a great comminity!!! Hope you have a great time and learn A LOT!