Just bought my first chickens

[Andrew273]

So today I went to a local animal supply place to look at dog grooming supplies when I happened to see about 10 big bins filled with baby chicks. The animal addicted enthusiest in me decided to give in and now I have 3 baby chicks. They are absolutely adorable.

I bought (all girls) a Rhode Island Red, an Ameraucana, and a Barred Rock. I came home with a very good idea for a setup and now after reading a ton online I have to ask... Are they really this easy to care for?!

 

[Mahonri]

They are great. A little labor intensive when they are younger but with only three... piece of cake when they are hens.

Congratulations! You are going to want more... Make a BIG coop!

By the Way?

 

[emilyweck]

That is great news! I just brought my EE pullets home today and it's a little strange to think I have chickens out back in the coop. I've been a city slicker my entire life and just recently got into gardening and chickens since I have a large piece of property.

Best of luck to you and keep us posted on their progress! I have RIR's coming tomorrow and have heard they are great layers! I also have some Easter Eggers. They were advertised as Ameraucana's, but clearly aren't. They still may lay the greenish blue eggs, though. Sounds like we chose the same...Happy chick raising

 

[fargosmom]

Yay! Congratulations on your new chickies. They're a bit of work at the start but that doesn't last long - we just got our first chicks in mid-January and they've successfully made the transition to our backyard about a month ago . . . they grow up so fast!

 

[digginchicks]

Yep your gonna find that you want a ton of chickens even if you only neeeed a egg a day

 

[chickenfanatic]

happy to have you

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

from TN

 

[debilorrah]

 

[n-da-woods]

Hello and

from NC