Hi from Louisiana

[Tinas13bug]

Hi y’all, I’m T! I’m thinking about raising chickens. At first I was so excited, now the more I read it makes me nervous. I know I will love them but how will I know if they are sick? Just all the questions a new mom needs to know. And where do I get my baby chicks from?

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. We are here to help.

 

[N F C]

Hi T, it's nice to have you here! There are a number of places to get chicks, including farm store like TSC, online hatcheries, CraigsList, etc. BYC also has a Buy-Sell-Trade forum where chicks for sale are listed. And don't forget to check in on your state thread (I'm assuming you're in the US?).

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Keeping chickens can be daunting at first but they will train you up well.

You might start here at this link, our BYC Learning Center. All kinds of great articles on getting started and raising happy and healthy birds... https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

Ask as many questions as needed!

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hi y’all, I’m T! I’m thinking about raising chickens. At first I was so excited, now the more I read it makes me nervous. I know I will love them but how will I know if they are sick? Just all the questions a new mom needs to know. And where do I get my baby chicks from?

Welcome to BYC!!
If there is a Tractor Supply, they usually have Chick Days in the spring. You can also order them online like from Cackle Hachery for an example.

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!
You'll know when a chicken is sick when they're acting...off, just not being their usual selves.
You can get chicks from hatcheries and many other places.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore.

 

[Tinas13bug]

Hi T, it's nice to have you here! There are a number of places to get chicks, including farm store like TSC, online hatcheries, CraigsList, etc. BYC also has a Buy-Sell-Trade forum where chicks for sale are listed. And don't forget to check in on your state thread (I'm assuming you're in the US?).

Hi and thank you for the warm welcome. Yes I’m in the US, I’m in southern Louisiana. I’ll check my local hatcheries and the other places you’ve mentioned. Thank you!

 

[N F C]

Hi and thank you for the warm welcome. Yes I’m in the US, I’m in southern Louisiana. I’ll check my local hatcheries and the other places you’ve mentioned. Thank you!

Your state thread: Louisiana
BST forum (chicks): Chicks 1 Day to 8 Weeks Old

Good luck!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Tina, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Many people get started with chicks either by purchasing them during "Chick Days" at local farm stores, purchasing sexed chicks of the breeds they want from any number of reputable on-line hatcheries or getting them from local/regional breeders.
Chicks that are inactive, peep a lot or sleep too much are usually not doing well.
An adult that is lethargic, isolating herself from the flock, walking with an odd posture or consistently has a poopy butt is likely suffering from some ailment.