New in Lansdowne, PA

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new littles. There may be some info in this link that is helpful - Topic of the Week - Moving Chicks Outside

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 .You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[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!

 

[BigATC]

Great to have you with us! We got 19 chicks back in early Aug. Four are barred rocks. Great place here to find all the answers you want. Check out the great articles and the awesome search bar.

 

[feathermaid]

I bet chicks in the winter time can be a bit challenging... I've only ever got them in spring and I'm ready for those fluff butts to get out of my house in about 2 weeks! I finally built a coop with a brooder space to make it easier. Your chicks should be fully feathered by now, if you just take a few precautions, I'm sure they would be fine outside as long as they're protected from drafts (and predators).

Anyway, if you feel like reading a lot, I found some great articles that may offer some insight on how to deal with the cold and get your chickens outside:
Prevent Frostbite During Winter
The Question of Supplemental Heat
"Winter" article search

And to make sure your coop is generally in good working order:
How Much Room Do Chickens Need
Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!
Predator Proofing

And for next time you get some chicks (which I'm sure you will!)
Kick The Heat Lamp: Better, Safer And Healthier Options To Heat Your Brooder
Integrating at 4 weeks old
You Certainly Can Brood Chicks Outdoors
Raising chicks outdoors
Sorry, I don't know why I left so many links

Good luck in your new chicken adventure!

 

[N F C]

Hi Mike, nice to have you here!

In addition to all the chicken chatter, you may enjoy popping in on the Any Home Baker's thread. There's a link to it at the bottom of my post.

Congrats on your new home and enjoy!

 

[rjohns39]

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

Congrats on your new home, enjoy the adventure...

 

[cassie123]

Welcome to Backyard chickens!

 

[NonnasBabies]

Welcome

 

[happy duck]

Welcome to the roost! Hope you enjoy BYC!