Hey chicky lovers

[chickylovemomma]

Hello all! I'm new to this group. I just got a flock of baby chicks. I have 2 ameraucanas, 4 silkies, 7 bantams, and 4 unknown. I have already found this website to be so helpful. I did not realize how much work chickens were until I got in to this. I have a concern that I got to many chickens.lol I'm kinda went over board.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and

- glad that you have joined us. Don't worry, you didn't go overboard, but you may do later down the line

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You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre (even if you have lots of experience)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center, and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

These links may help you for the moment.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/getting-started-raising-chickens
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks


You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

when you chicks are 6-8 weeks old, you can post photos at "what breed or gender is this."

 

[7littlegirls]

Hi! welcome to BYC! You may feel a little overwhelmed starting with 17 chicks, but it will get a bit easier. Enjoy them