Its all new to me

[Dlm2plus]

Um ok I'm new to Chickens and posting so bear with me. I live on 15 acres in a small town in SC. I work fulltime and have 3 small rescue dogs. Not sure why I decided Chickens were a good idea. I couldn't decide what to get so thought I'd start with a small flock of bantams. I wanted 4-5, ordered 3, got 7. I gave 3 away to a friend who has a regular flock but shes given 1 back because it's so tiny. I have a gold placed cochin, a Dominique, a RI red and 2 old English crele game. Any advice is welcome.

 

[Dlm2plus]

Awesome! Did you make your cute sign?

Yes I'm a stained glass artist and I love repurposing and making mixing practical and functional with a little whimsy!

 

[Kiki]

Yes I'm a stained glass artist and I love repurposing and making mixing practical and functional with a little whimsy!

It's really nice!


I have a couple pieces my dad made when I was young. Here is one...it's just sitting on my kitchen window sill.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us. Have fun on your new adventure.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to the BYC family! Is your coop dog proof?

 

[Dlm2plus]

Welcome!!
Sounds like you have a wonderful first flock!
Is the tiny one okay all healthy?

Healthy yes. Shes only been back with me since yesterday and my other girls are picking on her. So far she is holding her own. I'm trying to play mama hen and help her be accepted but I guess they'll figure out their own pecking order.

 

[Dlm2plus]

Welcome to the BYC family! Is your coop dog proof?

Yes and my dogs are never out without me. My buddies are so tiny, they are 8 weeks, I never let them free range without supervision (we are in the country so hawks abound). I tried to make their run everything proof!

 

[Dlm2plus]

Just keep an eye on them all for a few days maybe, make sure they don’t attack her. Also, maybe put her on nutridrench, it can help them grow and become stronger

They chase her and give her a peck here and their but they aren't ganging up on her and I'm making sure she has access to food and water and I added some savory a chick electrolytes to help her with stress. I'll update you in a few days.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Dlm2plus]

It's really nice!


I have a couple pieces my dad made when I was young. Here is one...it's just sitting on my kitchen window sill.View attachment 3163796

Nice! Kind of a dying art and an expensive hobby