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[TheGoldenGirlz]

I got 4 Buff Orpington pullets from TSC a few weeks ago. They are doing very well health wise and are super friendly. They are in a large, cardboard lined dog crate with a heat lamp right now and I check on them and clean out the waterer 3 times a day. Any tips on raising chicks, specifically BOs?

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
My family has had chickens forever.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Four

(3) What breeds do you have?
Buff Orpington only

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Google search

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I ride horses and I train my two dogs!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. When the chicks are 8 weeks old, you could post photos at "what breed or gender is this," if there is any question.

 

[Kiki]

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:

 

[Teila]

G'Day from down under TheGoldenGirlz 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.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come 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 be interested in this link:

• Breed or Gender Forum

 

[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

 

[sunflour]

so glad you have joined us.

I love the BO's but they do go broody quite often. They are easy to love and tend, except during those hormonal times

You should explore the broody breaking methods for just in case.

 

[TheGoldenGirlz]

so glad you have joined us.

I love the BO's but they do go broody quite often. They are easy to love and tend, except during those hormonal times

You should explore the broody breaking methods for just in case.

I plan on hatching chicks later on in their lives, if I break their brooding habits would it make it harder to hatch?

 

[N F C]

Glad you're enjoying the Buffs! Make yourself at home here, thanks for joining us!

 

[Yowza Wowza]

It's nice to have you here!

 

[TheGoldenGirlz]

It's nice to have you here!

Thanks!