Hi there! I am D and I am a newbie with chickens. I feel like I became a parent all over again because I am always worried about my flock! lol

[AntiqueB]

I still worry, too, after 3 years! The joys they bring outweigh that, though; chickens are the best! Do you have pictures of your chick flock? We all love to ohh and ahh over sweet little chicks!

 

[Grammy60]

Hi D and welcome to Thanks for joining us

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC!

 

[Tookie]

Welcome! So glad you joined us!

 

[mygirlsandi]

Welcome to BYC flock we’ll parent them together! that’s what we do!

I love this site!

 

[AidKD]

Howdy! Welcome to Backyard Chickens! We're so glad that you decided to join us!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! thanks for joining us.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome to BYC
There are a few things that can keep your stress level down.
1. Do not bring adult birds into your flock. (Disease prevention & integration) if you must do so, quarantine new comers.
2. Build a large, walkin coop with excellent ventilation
3. Attach your coop to a large, covered, secure, predator resistant run
4. Always provide fresh water daily
5. Keep dry feed dry & toss wet or fermented feed daily
And keep oyster shell (for calcium) and grit (for digestion) available at all times.
6. Keep everything as clean as possible, especially your brooder.
7. Expose your chicks to dirt from the run by 2 weeks.

Nice concise list. Good job.

 

[janiedoe]

Nice concise list. Good job.

Thank you. I did forget one: Don't fall victim to chicken math