Hey Everybody!

[SrzaOfApex]

My name is Sarah and I live in Apex, NC. I just got 2 one-week old chicks; a Blue Laced Wyandotte named Maude and an Americauna named Midge.
I have them set up in my bathroom tub right now, with pine-bedding and a feeder and waterer and heat lamp. They're doing really well so far, if I do say so myself.
My partner and I are going to build their coop from scratch from plans that we drew up ourselves. I know it's a little unconventional to have the chicks before the coop, but I just couldn't wait a second longer, and I don't think it'll take us five weeks to build it.
I have two dogs and a cat which have shown PLENTY of interest in the chicks and with some supervised introductions, they're on their way to being friends.
So far, the chicks have developed some unique personalities. Midge is very outgoing and curious, and Maude is sort of introverted. I honestly thought Maude wouldn't make it the first night because she was so quiet and was sort of sleeping on her side with a leg up in the air, but it looks like she's doing much better now.
Anyway, it's nice to meet you all!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohiio. So glad to have you aboard. Just make sure they don't get to hot from the heat lamp.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[SrzaOfApex]

Thanks! The heat lamp is only on one side of the tub, so they have plenty of room to move away and stay cool when they need to.

 

[SrzaOfApex]

A little more information about myself:
I'm 24, this is my second time having chickens, but my first time being the sole caretaker. I lived in a community house in Raleigh a few years back and a few chickens were kept in the backyard. Other than building a door to the coop, maintaining the coop and harvesting eggs, I didn't have very much to do with them.
I'm interested in meeting other Apexians who raise chickens!
My chicks are from Sumner-Byrd Poultry Hatchery in Holly Springs, NC and I buy my supplies from either Hastings Supply or the Tractor Supply closest to my home.
Other than chickens I keep myself busy with art, writing, and making zines. I've made a few so far, on composting, grey-water systems, rain-water collecting, and dumpstering. If anyone is interested in them, send me your address in a PM and I can send copies to you!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Greetings from Kentucky.

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[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[redsoxs]

Howdy from Kansas, Sarah, and

! So happy you joined us - I hope you find BYC to be useful and best of luck with those chicks!