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[FarmBoy25]

I registered today and am very excited to be here! We are getting 12 chicks March 2nd. Any tips?

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Community! Best wishes with your upcoming flock! Have FUN!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
Build a secure coop/run and make sure you feed a complete balanced poulty made feed. Keep treats to once a week if you have to offer them.
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[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to BYC

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Welcome to our eggcelent flock here at BYC

 

[Melky]

Welcome to BYC!​

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Tip number one: build and fully equip your brooder NOW!
Tip number two: as soon as you're done with that, build your coop and run!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your chicks.

 

[alexa009]

Hello, welcome to Backyard Chickens!

1. To commence chick raising satisfactorily, I would have a brooder arranged with chick starter, water and a heat lamp depending on the temperatures in your area. It should be at least 95 F degrees for the first week, then gradually lower it 5 degrees every week.

2. Once they have completely feathered out, transfer them to a secure coop with adequate space and ventilation. Transition them from chick starter to grower or chick starter/grower. Once they begin laying eggs they will need layer feed which enhances their supply of calcium. It is necessary for egg formation and it is what the shell is mostly composed of. Hope this helps!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! What breed of chick's are you getting?