New Babies!

[ChickenMomof7]

My babies arrived yesterday, safe and sound! Boy were they peeping at the post office, but with some water and warmth, they soon quieted down. An hour or so later I added feed and they seem very content...made it through the night in grand fashion!

I have been waiting and waiting for my first flock...40 years! So this is a happy time! My kids and hubby are all smiles, too!

Thanks to everyone who posts information and advice. I've been reading this site for more than a year.

 

[RobinEgg]

congrats! have fun you'll enjoy them and be forwarned they are addicting.

 

[thechickenchick]

Congrats on your babies! I waited for a long time for mine as well. It is such a rewarding experience for me. I am at the time in my life when I can finally take a little time for me, and I chose chickens!! My family thinks I am nuts, and they may be right, but I love it!

Thanks for joining us . I love it here and you will too! Keep us posted on how everything is going.

 

[jandmeg07]

Congratulations!! They are so much fun!

 

[smpezzi]

Congrats! Enjoy every minute you will be amazed how fast they grow! What kind did you get?

 

[ChickenMomof7]

I have a variety including one or two of each...buff orpington, silver-laced Wyandotte, Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red, Leghorn, Americauna, Black Australorp, and some broilers.

I have another question, perhaps someone can help me out. I would like to know when I can change to pine shavings in my brooder boxes. I also have 8 guinea keets that are the same age as my chicks (5 days old).

Thanks for all of the help and encouragement!

 

[heritagebirds]

congrats!!!!! I love the hatching part at this point, haven't gotten any chicks in the mail, just eggs. They must be resilient little buggers...

 

[ChickenMomof7]

They arrived safe and sound and peeping up a storm! My (I'm new at this...DH is dear hubby?) hubby just built me a 3 compartment brooder. It's 8' long and 2' wide with a 4' section for the broilers, and 2' each for the hens and guinea keets. It sure is a lot better than the boxes I started with. I think he's been pretty great about all of my chick adventures!

Maybe next year I'll be hatching my own. Right now, I've got enough to learn LOL!