Hello from Mid-MO!

[melodysmommy]

Hiya! I am the proud new mommy of three chicks (I believe Barred Rock, but they came from a feed store) and a duckling. I have read a lot about raising chicks, because I had always planned on getting them eventually, but I was ill-prepared for these cuties because they were a surprise from my hubby. So I have been spending all of my free time reading about and playing with the adorableness!

 

[ohiochicknewbie]

Awesome! They're really fun and enjoyable to raise, and being well educated on them is great. I hope you enjoy!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC.

Glad you joined us!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello And Welcome To BYC! Congratulations on your new chickens and duckling, I am sure they are adorable! There is a nice article in the Learning Center about brooding them together https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/to-brood-or-not-to-brood-baby-ducks-and-chicks-together

 

[melodysmommy]

Thanks Kelsie2299! Just what I was going to look for next. My 'lil duckie Melody doesn't seem to appreciate being left with the chicks

 

[melodysmommy]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. If your duck turns out to be a drake, it will probably be a good idea to separate it from your chickens.

 

[melodysmommy]

Oh, yes I read quite a bit about that. There happened to be a lady at the feed store who had sexed ducklings before though, so we are fairly certain it's female, but I am prepared to rehome if I can't make the extra room if not.

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

What a wonderful hubby...surprising you with poultry!!! He is a keeper!

Enjoy your new babies...they grow so fast. If you have any other questions, that is what we are here for. Welcome to our flock!

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

BYC has a very useful learning center

Congratulations on your new additions

Wish you well in all your poultry ventures