Hello from Texas!

[TexasChkn]

Hi everyone! We are new to chickens. Just got 4 orpington and 2 australorp. They are 4 days old. They came vaccinated. Other than pasty butt, and standard clean/temperature stuff what should I be monitoring for? They all seem to be happy and healthy and hopping around.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! Congratulations on your new chicks Sounds like you are doing good job with checking temp and cleanliness. Just make sure they are eating and drinking well and you should be all good. The learning centre has a rest section on raising chicks ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks
Lots of very helpful articles on keeping your chicks happy, safe and healthy.

Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy BYC

 

[N F C]

I hope you are enjoying your new chicks. Take lots of pictures because they don't stay small for long!

You might like to 'meet' other members in TX. You can find them here on your state thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

Good luck to you, it's nice to have you here!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]