I am a mom of 4 kids (3 boys and a girl) and proud owner of 7 chickens. 3 Gold Sex Links, 2 Ameraucanas and 2 Black Sex Links. We just lost our favorite chicken and the event lead me to this site and forums to read up all the helpful information that I have been missing so far. Never in my wildest dreams did I think chickens would require so much care all in good fun. We love our ladies dearly. We have had them for almost 2 years now and I think we caught some mites/lice. Since local feed stores or chicken owning neighbors were not helpful to me I spent the last days on the internet researching what I missed until now. This website has been tremendous help and I finally feel like I am on the right path somehow. I still have many questions and new information leads to more questions. Probably the most frustrating part for me is conflicting info. My German brain doesn't work like that LOL I just hope in my efforts to take good care of my girls I don't kill them all. one is enough. 'Oh it is just a chicken...' doesn't work for me.
Hello and welcome to BYC I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! If you are looking for good, accurate information I'd suggest you have a look at the "sticky threads" in each section (you will see them on top, above the regular threads). Also have a look here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center If you have any more questions feel free to ask. We're here to help!
Greetings from Kansas, agreger, and ! Pleased you joined our community! Happy you are finding BYC useful! Good luck to you and your flock!
