New Chickie Momma from Central IL

[ChickieBridge]

Brand new to this wonderful world of chicks! My flock started by mail, with 10, only 2 didn't survive the trip. So I went down to local Tractor Supply and got 4 more! Go big, or go home, right? Well maybe everyone is staying home in these crazy times. My sister raised a flock in LA and my niece's husband, who is from Italy, has raised them thru his life. We have plenty of space and neighbors who are excited as I am. I feel I have a good support for many questions, but I love searching on here for so many more. My neighbor is helping me build my coop and run, I got wood donated from a friend who redid his deck, I am feeling pretty good about the home I am providing for my flock. They are just under 3 weeks old and they are so funny to watch. I've added a perch to the brooder, which is now a "potato box" from Sam's club. It works awesome. Made a screen cover for it because they love checking out how their wings work! Just yesterday I started to introduce grit so I can give treats. I have a Shepard Husky who is so fascinated with them and I try to have her smell and see them daily to have her get used to and hopefully become protective of them as if they were her chicks, too. Thanks to all who post questions and those that answer. What a great community!

 

[Pork Pie]

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

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Good link to read before building a coop / run - Space requirements
• Hook up with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below.
• Hatching / Chick-care

Any questions that you may have regarding your chicks will be best posted here - Raising baby chicks forum

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and Be well!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! Congratulations on your new chicks! It sounds like you're doing everything right! If you need help or have any questions feel free to ask!

 

[N F C]

Congratulations on your new flock! It sounds like you're off to a good start. Make yourself at home here and if you do have questions, always feel free to ask!