Hi! I am new member, 23 age in MA Holland I want to learn and start raising chickens.

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC! I like and agree with everyone above.

Good luck in your new chicken venture!! They are so fun!

 

[beginner Farm]

Welcome! There is definitely a lot of great info here.

I wouldn’t do this. The chicks will pick at the styrofoam and eat it which is not good. A large plastic bin with a screen cover or a large dog crate would both work really well.

like cat carrier ? hmm this nice idea

 

[beginner Farm]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC! I like and agree with everyone above.

Good luck in your new chicken venture!! They are so fun!

thank you so much . I hope it will be like the farm game and I want to improve day by day, I am confident in myself and And this forum is full of very friendly and experienced people.

 

[beginner Farm]

Welcome to BYC. I started with adults, but if starting over I'd start with chicks. I only have one of my old girls left but she has blessed me with a multitude of chicks in her time here.

thank you What breed of chickens do you have and what are the weather conditions? I'm thinking of Australorp or Rhode Island Red.

Australorps , I've heard they're comfortable indoors and can withstand cold weather.

 

[Debbie292d]

like cat carrier ? hmm this nice idea

A cat carrier is too small though and you can't see them well enough, in my opinion.

This is the dog crate idea, then use cardboard or towels to cover two or three sides depending where you have it, to prevent drafts and close it off so they feel more cozy.

The tub idea, is something like this with a screen on the top.

For any idea you use, you'll need a heat source on one side, and the food/water on the other where they can also get away from the heat.

 

[Chocobo_Chick]

Hi! I am also a newer chicken owner, but from my work with them, it is best to have a minimum of 3; I've been told the sweet spot is 4 or 5, as you will likely lose a chick within the first year.

My suggestion is, if you have a hatchery or farm near you, try to find baby chicks - they will be much easier to handle and less flighty as they grow up (hopefully). It is really frustrating trying to handle a pullet that is terrified of you.

Regarding breeds, The Featherbrain blog or BYC is an excellent resource for information on chicken breeds and what would work best for you based on your various needs/wants out of a breed.

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Australorps are a wonderful breed to keep, they are very hardy and healthy, they can withstand summer heat and freezing winters, they live long lives and are docile and friendly.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[beginner Farm]

A cat carrier is too small though and you can't see them well enough, in my opinion.

This is the dog crate idea, then use cardboard or towels to cover two or three sides depending where you have it, to prevent drafts and close it off so they feel more cozy.

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The tub idea, is something like this with a screen on the top.

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For any idea you use, you'll need a heat source on one side, and the food/water on the other where they can also get away from the heat.

Thank you , Isn't the closed box you suggested difficult to breathe in?I can actually drill holes in the box