New chicken momma

[Katkarma]

I purchased my first bunch of chicks in early October. I have 2 black sex-link, 2 black australorps, and 3 silver laced wyandottes. I want these girls for their eggs and as part of my organic ecosystem. It is warm here in the Sacramento CA area, so I just moved them outside after completing a chicken run for them (around the hen house).

I have a big yard and eventually will have them free range when I am home to watch. I hope they will help me with the weeds and all the bugs!

I had chickens growing up but it has been 45 years since I have had chickens so I am sure there is much to learn. Looking forward to learning from this group and through others' experience.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I hope that you enjoy your time here.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 I’d suggest including your location using the guide in that link. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us, it's nice to have you here! Make. yourself at home and always feel free to ask questions, join in discussions or share pictures!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You have come to the right place to learn. Enjoy yourself.

 

[Chullicken]

Welcome to the obsessive, anxiety riddled hobby we call chicken keeping! Its worth every moment and given the opportunity, they'll teach you a little about yourself.

 

[mitziworm]

Hi Katkarma and welcome to this wonderful community of fellow chicken fanciers.

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!We are glad you joined the flock! BYC is a helpful site providing all of the information you need to know about poultry! There is always space for more members on the BYC roost! Be aware of predators when permitting free-range chickens. They are more easily seized by raptors, coyotes etc. Just giving you a previous notice. Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[drumstick diva]

So glad you joined us at Backyard Chickens

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC and back to poultry keeping.