Introduction

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. My wife and I were both raised in the great state of Texas only about an hours drive NE of Carrollton (Blue Ridge for her, Greenville for me). You've got some really good layers. Black Sex Links are my favorites; hardy and friendly egg laying machines. I've raised them for years (along with dozens of other breeds) and they have been my best layers, consistently churning out over 300 eggs per hen per year. You will get loads of eggs from those two ladies. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your flock.

 

[Chicken Ladies]

Thank you, I have been reading as much as I can every night. I am finding one of them on top of the water dish. They are cute.

 

[Chicken Ladies]

Also when do I start adding grit, & how much?

 

[Michael OShay]

Also when do I start adding grit, & how much?

When chicks are on starter feed, they don't need grit as it's contained within the started feed, however if you feed them anything else other than starter feed, I would supply them with some chick grit. Just keep some out in a separate pan.

 

[LIChickens]

Welcome to BYC!

You will find a lot of good information here. Keep on asking questions and you will get many good answers.

You may also want to read the FAQ below.

 

[Chicken Ladies]

Do I give them grit & oyster shell?

 

[Michael OShay]

Do I give them grit & oyster shell?

Yes to the grit. You don't need to put any oyster shell out until they are about 18 weeks old or when they start laying if it happens earlier than 18 weeks.

 

[ChickyChickens]

Welocme to BYC!!! It is an aweosme forum (the BEST in the world) and has a great comminity!!! Hope you have a great time and learn A LOT!

 

[Chicken Ladies]

Thank you. So far only 1 is laying. I just was sure if I kept grit out too.

 

[Michael OShay]

You're welcome.