Hello I'm new to chicken and this site.

[Jody'schicgonewild!]

I have a hen that desired to have 9 chics in my fenced in yard . I don't know we're she came from but she is here to stay . So I need to know how to take Care of them which I have no idea . So I've been asking people who look at me like I'm crazy. Lol I think she's a game hen, long legs, small body and brown in color. The chics are about 7 or 8 wks old now . I've been feeding the but how can I tame them if that's even possible? And what kind of shelter do they need ? I really don't mind them running free in my yard but don't they need a house or something ? As u can see I really am new to all this!Lol any help that anyone could give me would be appreciated !!! Thanks

 

[drumstick diva]

Game hens are generally excellent mothers. But she and her brood need to have a safe coop to sleep in and hopefully a safe, covered run for their daily exercise. I think if you free range them they may take off for the feral life, which may have been the case with the mother.

Hopefully other folks with experience in game birds will have more to tell you.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome. I tend to agree with @drumstick diva . I too, have no experince with game fowl but there are others here that do, maybe they'll chime in.

 

[CiscoChickens]

Welcome to BYC! Do you have anyone who might be willing to let you borrow a chicken tractor? I'd suggest trying to find the spot where mama usually nests for the night, and setting it up there. Sounds like mama is doing most of the work for you, so you can take a breather and just appreciate the new little flock you've found!

Best of luck!
--- CiscoChickens

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC.

These links may be interesting

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/hatching-eggs-raising-chickens.22/

Any questions that you may have regarding your chicks will be best posted here - http://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/guide-to-letting-broody-hens-hatch-and-raise-chicks

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/496101/broody-hen-thread

Good luck

 

[Teila]

G'Day from down under Jody'schicgonewild Welcome!

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.

BYC has Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out.

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

You may also be interested in these links:

• Learning Centre
• Articles
• Coop & Run Forum
• How Much Room do Chickens Need?

 

[Clubber1234]

Welcome to byc glad to have you here

 

[N F C]

You have some good info to check out from the previous greeters...I just want to say hello and thanks for joining us!

 

[Kiki]

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[Jetblack2004]

It'll be great to see you around