New backyard chicken owner

[Lola_T]

We just got our first little set of chicks and are totally new to keeping chickens. We have day old Barred Plymouth Rock and Ameraucana (or Easter Egger -they were from IFA) and about two week old Silkie and about four week old Australorp. We have them in a box with all the basic supplies and we hope to get started making a chicken coop soon with Ana White's free online plans.
We have a lot to learn and I'm hoping to find some great info and experience here! Thanks.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
You better get started asap on that coop...those little fluffy butts grow fast.
Look for some ideas here:
coops.12

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

CT

 

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[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Congrats on your new babies! Enjoy them at this age, they sure grow fast. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to ask around the forums.

Good luck with your babies and welcome to our roost!