Hello I'm Lisa from MA.

[NewChickenmama06]

I am new to owning chickens. I just got my chicks last Saturday, and I already have fallen in love with them.
I have 6 black Australorp chicks all supposed to be pullets, but I think I might have a roo or two!
I think chickens are great birds with their own little personalities. I also love the idea of getting fresh eggs and knowing where they came from.
Along with chicken's, I enjoy vegetable and flower gardening. I have a two acre lot so I am able to grow a good amount of food. The chickens will be a great addition with their eggs.
I share this amazing experience with my two kids and husband. We all work together and its a great way to spend our days together. We also have two Guinea pigs and two Chinchillas.
I am grateful to have found BYC because on Monday because one of our little Australorp's was putting her head between her legs and running backwards. I was alarmed and immediately started searching for what it could be. The first place that popped up was BYC. Here I found some great info that gave me insight on what was wrong and how to treat her. On top of that, I was so happy to see the support everyone had for each other and how they shared stories of thier own experiences.
Seeing this, I decided if I'm going to own chicken's, I definitely want to be a part of such a supportive and informative community.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Lisa, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'm glad you were able to find the help you needed for your chick. Is she still doing well?

 

[meglynnie]

I hope you were able to treat your chick!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Lisa and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.


Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.


This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<

BYC has an APP!

 

[lilmillefleur]

Welcome! I'm also from MA

 

[feathermaid]

What makes you think you might have some cockerels? If you got them from a hatchery or feed store they should be 90% accurate. Maybe you could post some pics to get more opinions, but they are probably too young to tell for sure anyway. Early comb and wattle development isn't always that reliable, and male feathers won't start growing in until about 12 weeks.
Good luck in your new chicken adventure!

 

[NewChickenmama06]

Hello, Lisa, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'm glad you were able to find the help you needed for your chick. Is she still doing well?

 

[NewChickenmama06]

Hi DobieLover, Thank you for the welcome! She is still hopefully on her way to recovery. I haven't seen her have any episodes today, but her head is still tilted down.

 

[NewChickenmama06]

I hope you were able to treat your chick!