New Chicken Mom-Hello from GA

[oakleasmom]

I'm new to Chickens and I have so many questions. I live in Middle GA and we've had chickens since the first week of April 2025. We raised 16 chicks in a brooder in the house while completing our coop/run. They have transitioned nicely for the past couple of weeks into the completed coop/run. We recently lost about 6 new chicks I don't know why they passed except I think we received them already sick from a semi-local breeder and their age was misrepresented.

 

[GodLovesU]

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!! Sorry about your rough start with raising your first flock. Have you tried talking to the breeder about what happened?

If you have any other problems with your flock, feel free to post a thread here:
Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Take care in adding birds to your flock. Every time you do so, there is the possibility of introducing disease.

 

[DobieLover]

Hi again.

 

[Bsmac]

I'm new to Chickens and I have so many questions. I live in Middle GA and we've had chickens since the first week of April 2025. We raised 16 chicks in a brooder in the house while completing our coop/run. They have transitioned nicely for the past couple of weeks into the completed coop/run. We recently lost about 6 new chicks I don't know why they passed except I think we received them already sick from a semi-local breeder and their age was misrepresented.

Hello! Welcome to BYC! Very sorry you lost 6 chicks This is a great place to get answers to questions when you need help!

 

[Bsmac]

Welcome to BYC. Take care in adding birds to your flock. Every time you do so, there is the possibility of introducing disease.

Yes! Isolate any new birds for at least a couple weeks away from your existing birds!

 

[KnARanch]

I'm new to Chickens and I have so many questions. I live in Middle GA and we've had chickens since the first week of April 2025. We raised 16 chicks in a brooder in the house while completing our coop/run. They have transitioned nicely for the past couple of weeks into the completed coop/run. We recently lost about 6 new chicks I don't know why they passed except I think we received them already sick from a semi-local breeder and their age was misrepresented.

What cute chicken legs! And puppy!

I'm a new Chickie Mama too - but up north in Central MN! This is an awesome place to be!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you!