New Chicken Momma

[LaQ]

Hi everyone. I’m new here. Just received twelve one day old babies on Monday. I have learned a lot but still have a long way to go.

What’s your best advise for a newbie?

thanks so much

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is great place to explore the home page links. And a great place to hang out.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Chicks! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Enjoy your time here!
Best wishes for you and your chicks.

 

[Callender Girl]

My best advice is to keep them warm, fed and with clean water. Most of all, enjoy every day of their little lives because you will be amazed at how quickly then grow up. Fuzzy little fluffballs will quickly become gangly teens before they become beautiful adults.

Folks here will be happy to help you with any concerns or questions -- and cheer all your successes. Welcome to you and your babies!

 

[N F C]

Hi, congrats on the new chicks! What breeds do you have?

 

[638858]

Keep em warm, keep them protected from cats, rats and drafts.. clean water fresh feed and clean litter, clean feeders and waterers when needed..(8-10 times a day) lol

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Make sure your birds have plenty of room, fresh air, clean water and fresh complete feed for their entire lives.
DON'T buy a tiny prefab coop for them and don't build too small with inadequate ventilation. DON'T use chicken wire to secure anything. It is not predator proof.
Read, read, read in all the forums to learn the RIGHT way to do things.
Don't fall for all the miracle "additives" to give your birds (ACV, DE, etc). Most do nothing and can actually cause harm.