It has begun. I just ordered some of my brooder supplies. I am so excited.

[Farmgirl283420]

My heat plate and feeders should arrive tomorrow. I plan to purchase a brand-new tote this weekend. No set arrival date for my chicks, but I will be prepared when it happens. I asked my husband for chickens for our 26th anniversary. He agreed. He raised them when he was younger, but that was over 30 years ago. I, on the other hand, have only had what one could term less than happy experiences with chickens during my childhood. I actually feared them for a long time. Nothing like walking out onto your front porch and getting flogged just for stepping out of your own house. Note: WE DID NOT OWN CHICKENS. They were my cousins, and when they would go out on free range, our front porch was a favorite toilet, especially after my grandmother cleaned it. So it has taken me quite a few years, close to 30, to decide I wanted them. Once the brooder set up is complete and we have decided on a "delivery" date, we will begin converting an old shed into a coop and run. I am so excited.

what breeds are you getting? Please post lots of pictures when they come!

 

[wrathsfarm]

No, she’s actually a Jubilee Orpington .
What kind are those black and white hens? They look stunning!

3 Barred Rocks and 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte...

 

[Evadig]

3 Barred Rocks and 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte...

Not as stunning as I thought

 

[wrathsfarm]

Not as stunning as I thought

Well thanks... The BRs are useful tho for Marans hybrid sexlinks.

 

[PopoMyers]

Welcome to your new world! Great advice abounds here.

 

[PatienceT]

Hope it all goes well for you! What breeds are you planning on getting? Anything fun?

I want Brahma's and a few easter eggers . Fluffy and a few colorful eggs to boot.

 

[PatienceT]

Congratulations! You have started a wonderful hobby with a great group of people here.
Just don't break rule #1. Don't get the chicks before the coop is ready. You think you have plenty of time but it goes FAST.

That is great advice. I am planning it out and trying to get my equipment, and such first, so I will definitely get my coop done ahead of when I need it.

 

[PatienceT]

My initial 5 would be a dark, light, and buff Brahma hen as well as two easter eggers. I know it isn't exactly a mixed flock, but it is a start.

 

[PatienceT]

Congratulations! You have started a wonderful hobby with a great group of people here.
Just don't break rule #1. Don't get the chicks before the coop is ready. You think you have plenty of time but it goes FAST.

It is so nice to see someone who hails from close to my little neck of the woods.

 

[KyCoop]

Oh wow I see! Yaaay. Welcome fellow Kentuckien! Make yourself at home and ask as many questions as you need.