Hi from Illinois

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Chicks! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC! We’re so glad you joined!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!

 

[Blue Raptor]

I currently have 9 cross breed chicks that are 5 weeks tomorrow. They look to be austrolorp mix and a golden comet. They live in a brooder in the garage currently.
I have 7 in a brooder on my back porch, 3 weeks tomorrow. Rir, Cinnamon queens, rhode island white and buff orpingtons.
My final batch will be here in 2 weeks. A mixture of 9 , from cochin to lavendar orpington. I guess it is true they are addicting.

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Fnyfce51]

Hello, welcome to BYC.
Do you have a large coop?
25 chickens will need about 100 sq foot of space in the coop, plus a minimum of 250 sq foot in the run, and additional room for feed & water, and nests.
Do you have a plan for your cockerels?

I am only allowed hens in the city i live. As you can see, i may have a cockerel in this group, which i am told i must get rid of . I have not had any luck finding him a home. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
4 sq feet per bird is what i am informed i need so i fenced in an area around the coops as i am also not allowed to free range without constant supervision. My limit according to those rules allows me 30 birds total but i think 25 with possible roosters leaving, is enough for me. Thank you for the welcome!

 

[Fnyfce51]

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I am only allowed hens in the city i live. As you can see, i may have a cockerel in this group, which i am told i must get rid of . I have not had any luck finding him a home. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
4 sq feet per bird is what i am informed i need so i fenced in an area around the coops as i am also not allowed to free range without constant supervision. My limit according to those rules allows me 30 birds total but i think 25 with possible roosters leaving, is enough for me. Thank you for the welcome!

 

[janiedoe]

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I am only allowed hens in the city i live. As you can see, i may have a cockerel in this group, which i am told i must get rid of . I have not had any luck finding him a home. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
4 sq feet per bird is what i am informed i need so i fenced in an area around the coops as i am also not allowed to free range without constant supervision. My limit according to those rules allows me 30 birds total but i think 25 with possible roosters leaving, is enough for me. Thank you for the welcome!

I've had good luck by advertising on Craigslist, Facebook poultry groups, and on the community bulletin board at tractor supply.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies!