Hi! New Member from Ohio

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Hi Everyone,

I am brand new to everything chickens! We have 7 acres in Ohio and recently added 6 new chickens to our family. I have wanted chickens for quite a while and during a recent trip to TSC I managed to convince the fiancé that we should buy some!

On the way home with 6 Australorp chicks in a box on my lap (and a bunch of "stuff" in the back of the car for previously mentioned chicks) I had a moment of panic. I typically am the type who researches things for days/months/sometimes years before actually taking action. Now I had a box of chicks and no idea what to do with them!!!

After getting the chicks set up in their new environment (thank goodness the people in TSC told me what to buy!) I started to do some of the research that I probably should have done before I bought the chicks and I found the BYC site.

I am amazed at the amount of information I have found so far as well as by how helpful and knowledgeable everyone is on the site (and by the sheer number of coop designs - I cannot believe how creative people are!!!).

I am really looking forward to learning more and enjoying my chickens as they grow and start laying some eggs!
 
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Yes, TSC can be a dangerous place during chick season!
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Congrats on the new babies! If you need any tips and hints on raising your new brood, stop by our learning center here on BYC for lots of good reads on all aspects of keeping your flock..

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Enjoy your new babies and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
 
Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your new chicks! TSC really should have warning signs out this time of year!
 
Welcome to the addiction..err...the wonderful world of chickens! Good to see another Buckeye joining BYC--wonderful resource for every aspect involving poultry.
One tiny word of advice though...when you are working on designing your coop, make it three times bigger than you intend to. Six chicks is just a starting point:)
 

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