Hi y'all!

[singswithravens]

New member AND mama! I've never had any fowl before and now I've got both at the same time! I'm trying to learn as I go. I have 9 chicks (3 each of Americouna, NH Red, and Splash Maran) and 4 Rouen ducklings. I live in NE TN so it's fluctuating between 50-70f during the day, 30-50f at night currently. I'm getting a few more chicks in April, as the supplier's hens didn't start laying (there's been a huge shortage between bird flu and the oddly cold temps) til now. If anyone has any good newcomer tips, I'm welcoming it!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this fun and poultry loving community.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Hello and welcome to BYC! It's great to have you here with us

 

[Twilia]

Hey there!
I thought you may find this informative article interesting!

Ask about Roosters: How to Deal with Aggression, Explained.

After realizing the need for clarity, I decided to create an article for those of you who have roos with behavior issues, those thinking about adding one to your flock, or if you are just curious since the issue is natural to come up for each of us in even the most docile of males. It is...

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"Learn as I go" is never the best entrance, especially since animals are a bucket of responsibility ; ) but if you need help, we are here.
As for tips, it is helpful to have those secure coop areas done before the chicks are ready to fledge ; )
Browse through information articles to get some cool ideas.

Good luck on your new journey!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[CurlyChickenGirly]

Welcome to BYC! Those are some of my favorite breeds! Do you have any photos you want to share?

 

[Raisin_The_Chicken]

hello and welcome!

 

[Tookie]

Welcome to BYC! We’re glad to have you here.

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to meet you! The Learning Center is chock full of member-written articles that cover a wide variety of topics: Learning Center articles Always remember, you can post questions in the forums to get help.