Hi!! New to chickens

[Omellette]

Hi I am new to chickens and this site. I have lurked for a little bit, but signed up to say hi. I have chicks coming on the 22nd. I'm so excited.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. A lot of us were lurkers before joining. ) Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. What kind of chicks are you getting?

 

[drumstick diva]

It's hard to be patient, isn't it. Hope you will post photos once they arrive.

 

[drumstick diva]

What breeds did you order?

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

There is a lot of great info on raising chicks, housing, feeding, etc, etc in the Learning Center. Enjoy!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Congrats on the soon to be new chicks! Definitely stop by our learning center that Sumi has linked for you. Here is a nice thread on raising your new babies the first 60 days....https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

If you need any help with anything local, you might stop by the Canadian thread to chat with your chicken neighbors here...https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/144/canadians-check-in-here

Enjoy this new adventure you are on and welcome to our flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your soon to be new chicks! Hope they all arrive safely!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

I hope the chicks all arrive safely!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Good luck with your chicks! Make sure your brooder and everything is all set up and ready before they arrive.

Have fun!

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

Feel free to ask lots of questions! We're all here to help.

Good luck with your chicks!