New here and to hen raising…

[Jdarc4]

I have 12 easter eggers and 3 frizzle Easter eggers. They are just chicks so in a tub in my home. They seem terrified every time I check on them for water, food, heat etc. I also placed an order for 4 faveroules. I cannot have roosters because I am in town but building my small homestead anyway. I am single with 3 dogs and 4 kittens. Looking forward to a few sheep and goats in the near future. Glad to be here!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

Give them time. Eventually they'll warm up to you. Best of luck with your plans!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC.
Chicks are terrified of anything/anyone that swoops in from above. Talk or sing softly before you reach their brooder. Move slowly and talk softly the entire time you are feeding, watering, or cleaning the brooder.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with your chick's!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[Yowza Wowza]

Glad to have you here!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! It's so nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[Marie2020]

I have 12 easter eggers and 3 frizzle Easter eggers. They are just chicks so in a tub in my home. They seem terrified every time I check on them for water, food, heat etc. I also placed an order for 4 faveroules. I cannot have roosters because I am in town but building my small homestead anyway. I am single with 3 dogs and 4 kittens. Looking forward to a few sheep and goats in the near future. Glad to be here!

Hello

Thanks for joining us

 

[Callender Girl]

Easter eggers and soon, Favs -- how great! I have both and like each, but mine, at least, have vastly different personalities. The EE's are a bit more flighty, and the Favs are Much More Vocal. I think they are always complaining to me in some version of chicken French.

Also, while many folks describe having chicks that snuggle, not a single one of mine ever has. Like yours, they always seem terrified, no matter how I approach. Good news is that they eventually grow up and love me for the treats I provide. But, few ever become cuddly. Maybe it's me?

I used to keep miniature goats in town, so I wish you well in getting goats and sheep (which I now have at my acreage).

Welcome to BYC, and best wishes in building your homestead!