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[Kboffaith]

My name is Karen and I have had 5 chickens about 9 months and they are layers, I get one egg a day from them. I just bought 50 chicks and 4 ducks and have had them 2 weeks going on three. I have lost 2 chicks.think it was stress. So I just wanted to join for help,info and just people who know chickens and possibly ducks. We also have 2 dogs,4 cats,2 rabbits,a horse,donkey and 5 sheep and 3 lambs. This is my micro farm. I live in Texas and the weather here is (as my daughter says )bipolar. Lol. Thanks for allowing me to join.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Karen and welcome to BYC. These forums may be interesting

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/raising-baby-chicks.11/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[007Sean]

Howdy neighbor Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[MrsMistyReal]

Welcome aboard to BYC family gr8 people tons of information loads of fun enjoy shake your tail feathers

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Welcome to the flock!!!!! Tons of information here for a new chicken owner, as I was last year.

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and welcome to the site!
Wow 5 to 50 that’s quite a jump! Best of luck with your chicks. I hope you enjoy BYC.

 

[Jetblack2004]

We're so glad you joined us!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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

Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017

The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!
Awesome contests going on here: Hatch-A-Longs

 

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