Hello!

[Wafflekinz]

Hey, everybody! My name is Lainee and I'm sort of a chicken newbie. I had a rooster as a child (among many other farm animals), and I worked on a farm in the past where some of my duties were caring for chicks and hens. In early 2018, my husband and I moved into a new house with an awesome chicken coop and run. A couple weeks after moving in, my husband and I bought 4 chicks (2 SLW's and 2 GLW's) from our local Tractor Supply. They're about 6 weeks old now, and I'm desperately hoping for some pullets. I posted a thread about sexing, if anyone would like to help.

Anyway, I'm happy to be part of the community!

-Lainee

 

[kathyscott]

Welcome!

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Greetings Wafflekinz, Welcome to BYC!
That's really great that you have a ready made coop. Might be a good idea to disinfect the coop, before moving the pullets in.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

glad you joined the flock. This video will help you navigate around BYC

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[Wafflekinz]

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Greetings Wafflekinz, Welcome to BYC!
That's really great that you have a ready made coop. Might be a good idea to disinfect the coop, before moving the pullets in.

Thanks! They're already out in the coop. I cleaned it first, but it had been previously cleaned and it was empty for about 5 years before us. I think it's most likely fine for them.

 

[ronott1]

If you bought sexed pullets from TSC, they are 95% likely to be pullets

 

[Yowza Wowza]

I'm glad you joined! I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! 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:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

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[drumstick diva]

You can post photos of your chicks at "what breed or gender is this." Please state age at time of photos.