New chicken momma here! :) new member

[sourland]

Hello, McKenzie, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi there, Welcome to BackYard Chickens! So glad you joined!

 

[DobieLover]

They’ve been on medicated chick starter, I’ve given them chick grit that I mix in their feed, and dried meal worms to use as treats. I don’t give them the mealworms everyday.
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Normal cecals.
Grit should be fed on the side, not in the feed. They can get too much grit that way.

 

[Soozequeu11]

Hi, my name is McKenzie. I’m brand new to chickens. I’m absolutely loving this new adventure!! I have 18 new little babies!! 4 Plymouth Barred rocks, 4 welsummers, 4 Black copper marans, and 6 Easter eggers. I need some name recommendations lol I’ve only got like two named!! I’ve been working with them to make friendly girls, but some still act like I’m a big monster lol mainly it’s the EE’s and the Welsummer’s. I’ve tried treats they don’t like eating from my hand even the ones that act like they love me. Any advice for all things chickens/chicks would be awesome.

This is my first time hand raising them. Their poop looks normal, same color as their feed. As for names, I’m fond of Beatrix Potter’s stories, so I use Fauna, Flora, Sage, Rosemary, and all things herbal.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi McKenzie and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! It's nice to have you with us! I agree, the poop looks fine. And do offer them chick grit on the side

 

[rjohns39]

Hi McKenzie and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us