Never had chickens...

[PowerRanger]

I'm new to this site and i've never had chickens but I really want them. I would like to buy Speckled Sussex chicks. Anyone have any tips?

 

[j and bs hens]

Welcome to BYC from BC!

And have you tried looking in your local area for them? Maybe a feed store has a lead on a breeder, or they might even know of a chicken swap where breeders might be. Good luck on your hunt.

 

[enjoyin' my chickens]

from South East Georgia.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[CorinneP]

Welcome ! This site will be very Helpful for a First Time Chicken owner .. I Strongly suggest you study a bit first, I Have known to many people who got the chicks before the knowledge and were unprepared as far as what the needs for young chicks were. : ) They Dont need to much but the right food and tempatures and shelter are great to have in place .. ENJOY ! Warning : Chickens are Addictive

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined us

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hello and
You need for the chicks: feed, water, a brooder (can be a cardboard box, doesn't have to be fancy) and a heat lamp.
Watch out for things like poo on their bums when you first get them.
Sometimes chicks get sick: it sometimes isn't your fault if one falls ill.
And feed a lot of treats, they will grow to like you!

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have in Raising baby chicks. Enjoy the site.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[dreamer5577]

Hi && Welcome!!!