New chicken owner

[Welding103]

I purchased 12 day old egg layers in april. I have 12 chickens. 6 Leghorn, 2 Rhode island red, Plymouth barred rock and 2 sex link I think. The last 2 are black and gave gold lacing. They are almost 9 weeks old.one barred rock is a rooster. Not sure if we have another rooster or 2 from the black sex link and Rhode island red. They are healthy and love to run. My family calls me mother hen. Lol Sandra G

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Sandra and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby. Gender issues can be answered here - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/what-breed-or-gender-is-this.15/

Here are some links to useful resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - “How to...” guides
• Great go-to resource - Learning Centre
• Good starting point for browsing the site - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Excellent sources of local information - U.S. States

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Shadrach]

Hello Welding103.
Welcome to BYC.
Your family will be calling you other names once your roosters start crowing.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.


This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<

BYC has an APP!

 

[Welding103]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.


This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<

BYC has an APP!

I googled how do you know your chicken sex and this website came up

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with your flock!

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!

 

[IamRainey]

How exciting that you're just starting out on this adventure! Lots of company here to enjoy your stories and answer your questions. Hope you'll enjoy it here for many years to come!

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello Sandra, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Sandra, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.