Hi another newbie!

[WendyBaaa]

Cool! I would love to live on a farm like that!

the chicks I have so far are 3 white silkie bantams and a bantam polish frizzle and one lovely brown hen I bought at the market who lays big beautiful brown eggs but I don't know what type she is, they are so entertaining to watch!

 

[WendyBaaa]

Ha! I get that! That's how I felt the first time I got chicks too! But after 4 years of getting more and more chicks I am used to it We had to get more this year because a fox killed all of our chickens but 2 We got...

10 Purebred Ameraucanas
3 Black Copper Marans
3 Splash Silkies
1 Buff Orpington
1 Australorp
2 candycorn polish
2 Light polish
1 Buff Brahma
2 Salmon Faverolles
1 Isabel Orpington
1 blue Orpington

So that's 27 chicks in total! Phew!

 

[WendyBaaa]

27 ? I hope they all grow up to be big beautiful birds lol

 

[Happy Henny]

27 ? I hope they all grow up to be big beautiful birds lol

Thank you!

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

Glad you decided to join the party!! There are so many knowledgeable folks here willing to answer any/all questions. We share stories, laughter, and sometimes grief...it really is a big happy family. Jump right in any enjoy!
May I ask what moggies are? My curiosity is piqued

 

[Happy Henny]

the chicks I have so far are 3 white silkie bantams and a bantam polish frizzle and one lovely brown hen I bought at the market who lays big beautiful brown eggs but I don't know what type she is, they are so entertaining to watch!

Yes I know!

 

[drumstick diva]

I'd love to know what "moggies" are also

 

[ThatsneakyHen]

Hi
I have a smallholding in France , and have finally managed to buy an incubator and some fertile eggs.
we are renovating an old farmhouse and caring for various animals along the way , sheep , a retired race horse, a donkey and assorted chickens ducks and geese as well as doves and budgerigars, not forgetting assorted moggies!

Welcome! happy your here and joining our big, happy flock!!!

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/) and (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...essential-supplies-and-how-to-use-them.64830/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

 

[sourland]

Hi, Wendy, welcome to BYC.