I’m Jo. Here’s my little flock

[Desertbabies]

Hi! New to BYC and want to introduce my babies.
We moved to the remote Nevada desert after spending our lives on the east coast (Florida, Connecticut and Pennsylvania). A friend of ours gave us a home-hatched chick a month ago, and we decided he (she?) needed company. So we got 4 more from TSC 2 weeks later. A week later we added another 4, and then 4 days ago we got our final 3.
- Nelly is our first. No idea of sex yet, we thought we had a roo die to attitude but Nelly’s been super nurturing to his/her new flock of sisters, warming them under his/her wings and generally being the protective leader. We have no idea what breed he is.
- Julia (Golden Laced Wyandotte), Paris and Nicole (Amberlinks) and Winnie (Barred Rock) came next
- Tyla (Rhode Island Red), Stevie and Gaga (Sapphires), and Maude (Easter Egger) followed a week later.
- Gretchen (Polish bantam), Regina (silkie), and Cady (frizzle) rounded out the flock 4 days ago.

Unfortunately, I came upon BYC after searching for info on reviving sick chicks — I am fairly certain Cady won’t make it through the night tonight (she’s very lethargic, doesn’t play like the others, sleeps almost constantly). I am in awe of how much I am grieving for this little baby I just met and came to love.
These chickens are my first chickens, but I am already hooked.

Happy to be here!

 

[Laddu]

Hi! New to BYC and want to introduce my babies.
We moved to the remote Nevada desert after spending our lives on the east coast (Florida, Connecticut and Pennsylvania). A friend of ours gave us a home-hatched chick a month ago, and we decided he (she?) needed company. So we got 4 more from TSC 2 weeks later. A week later we added another 4, and then 4 days ago we got our final 3.
- Nelly is our first. No idea of sex yet, we thought we had a roo die to attitude but Nelly’s been super nurturing to his/her new flock of sisters, warming them under his/her wings and generally being the protective leader. We have no idea what breed he is.
- Julia (Golden Laced Wyandotte), Paris and Nicole (Amberlinks) and Winnie (Barred Rock) came next
- Tyla (Rhode Island Red), Stevie and Gaga (Sapphires), and Maude (Easter Egger) followed a week later.
- Gretchen (Polish bantam), Regina (silkie), and Cady (frizzle) rounded out the flock 4 days ago.

Unfortunately, I came upon BYC after searching for info on reviving sick chicks — I am fairly certain Cady won’t make it through the night tonight (she’s very lethargic, doesn’t play like the others, sleeps almost constantly). I am in awe of how much I am grieving for this little baby I just met and came to love.
These chickens are my first chickens, but I am already hooked.

Happy to be here!

Hello

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! It's so nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[Callender Girl]

Isn't it amazing how easy it is to become attached to the little ones? I hope Cady pulls through, but it's not unusual to lose very young babies through no fault of your own.

I enjoyed looking at the photos of the celebs and their namesake chicks. Very creative.

However, when you say you got your "final three" chicks, I'm not sure you understand chicken math. I have gotten my "final" chicks more times than I can count .

Welcome to BYC! Keep us posted on Cady, please. (BTW, I just watched that movie again a couple of weeks ago; still love some of those scenes).

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Jo Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Enjoy your time here!

 

[TheRealGwynethPoultry]

this post is a dream. I especially love the Gaga and Julia Fox chicks. But I think you might need a Lana Del Ray in the future. congrats on your flock! I’m so sorry about Cady!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Jo, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Cute names.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Jo. Try giving Cady some electrolytes. You may have to use a dropper, and just drop a single drop onto her beak. Best of luck with your chicks!

 

[swampfox440]

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Jo and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.