New back yard chicken owner

[Lorriewesson]

I just bought my first 6 chickens and am using the biggest dog kennel they make for them right now. I am only planning on keeping 2 or 3 because I’m splitting them with a friend. And I live in town so cannot have any roosters. How long till I will be able to know if they are roosters or hens? This is really a project/learning experience for my 11 year old granddaughter that I’m raising.

 

[swampfox440]

Well bless you . Welcome to BYC ! here is my battle cry . How cute they are ! you will find a lot of information here. nice photos . Good luck.

 

[sourland]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Get your coop constructed. They will rapidly outgrow that crate.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Lorrie, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I agree that you really need to get the coop built. Visit that form forum so you know the space and ventilation recommendations for the structure.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Post pics of your chicks once they are 8 weeks on this forum Breed / Gender I.D. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• “How to...” guides
• Raising Baby Chicks
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are so happy you have joined our community. Good luck with your coop build and have fun with your new chicks, they don't stay small for long.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Lorrie and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Hello and welcome! I am glad you've joined this great community super fun project! Glad you've got a good mindset of how much you need but be careful of that chicken meth!

 

[turkey girl 0964]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! Have fun with your new flock!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!

Enjoy those adorable fuzz babies!