just getting started

[chickdalelight]

Last Tuesday I ordered my ladies and expect to receive them this coming Tuesday or Wednesday. Have been looking and reading a lot of information on this site. So I figured that I should join and keep getting info as my gals develop. Amazing how much info that you people put out there for us newbies. I think I have allthe info I need for the first week or so. I am using a very large bird cage for my brooder. Have gleaned a lot of info and used this site to help me get ideas for my coop. Will start building next week and will take pictures as I progress and later post them. If I can figure out how to post pictures. I am pretty illiterate using the computer. Thanks for all the information.

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

It's fun to share pictures and see other member's too. This link may give you what you need to know for posting them (it's about the 4th item down):
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/204/backyardchickens-forum-faq#post_1198

If you get stuck, just ask and someone should be able to explain it.

Congratulation on your new flock, it's nice to have you here!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Mutt Farm]

Welcome to chickening! What breeds did you choose? It's not hard to post pics. Follow the link from @NorthFLChick Us desert dwellers face unique challenges. Extreme heat, temperature extremes, etc. Not much for the ladies to "free range" on! Here's a thread you might find useful. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1005376/battling-extreme-desert-heat/30#post_15607731

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad you joined us at Backyard chickens.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. If you haven't done so already, definitely check out our Learning Center at https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center. There is loads of useful information there that will keep you from making beginners' mistakes. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck in getting your flock.

 

[chickdalelight]

Thanks for the links will be sure to check them out. I ordered 7 white leghorns for egg production.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Congrats on the soon to be new babies!! Definitely stop by our learning center for all kinds of good articles on all the aspects of keeping your new brood. Here is a nice article on brooding your new babies...https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks

When you get your chicks home, make sure the first thing you do is dip everybodies beak in the water. They will be dehydrated from their shipping journey. And getting them hydrated before they eat will help to prevent pasty butt.

If you have any questions about your babies after you get them, feel free to ask around the forums.

Welcome to our flock!

 

[Michael OShay]

Thanks for the links will be sure to check them out. I ordered 7 white leghorns for egg production.

You're welcome. White Leghorns are laying machines. You should get loads of large, white eggs from those 7 girls. )

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!