New intro

[Klynne]

Hello! I keep forgetting to post my introduction. I recently decided to hatch chickens with my children and I’m so glad I did! BYC has been such a great help with this experience. I only hatched three, of which I received 1 white rock, 1 buff, and 1 welsummer roo. Shortly after these guys, I received 10 more. I now have a total of 13. My older three are 11 weeks and the ten are 8 weeks. It’s been hard to get them acclimated to each other and I’m thinking it’s likely due to having wayy too many roosters. Out of the 10 I got from a friend, 4 are roosters. So I have 5 roosters total! I’m in the process of giving 4 away and hoping that this will make it easier to introduce the pullets. Anyway, I’m excited to be on BYC and love reading up on the forums and learning new ways to help my chickens!

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC then! It's about time you got around to doing this!

 

[ronott1]

You can wind up with a lot of chicken if you keep hatching!

It is nice having you here

 

[Susan Dye]

Glad to have you join in! Don't think you'll find a better place to learn everything you need to know about raising chickens. There is a wealth of information here. So have fun, keep us posted on your flock and don't forget to post lots of pictures of the babies!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Welcome to BYC!!
You have come to the right place
Everyone here is always ready and willing to help with any questions you may have. Or just to chat and have fun!
Also check out the Learning Center, it has so much information on every subject you can think of.
Enjoy your time here, glad to have you!!
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[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!

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

Coop Ideas:
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[Lazy Farmer]

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[4 ever Orpington]

Hello! I keep forgetting to post my introduction. I recently decided to hatch chickens with my children and I’m so glad I did! BYC has been such a great help with this experience. I only hatched three, of which I received 1 white rock, 1 buff, and 1 welsummer roo. Shortly after these guys, I received 10 more. I now have a total of 13. My older three are 11 weeks and the ten are 8 weeks. It’s been hard to get them acclimated to each other and I’m thinking it’s likely due to having wayy too many roosters. Out of the 10 I got from a friend, 4 are roosters. So I have 5 roosters total! I’m in the process of giving 4 away and hoping that this will make it easier to introduce the pullets. Anyway, I’m excited to be on BYC and love reading up on the forums and learning new ways to help my chickens!

 

[drumstick diva]

Please use the search function for "See but don't touch," method of integration. You really don't need many roosters. Maybe not even one, if you don't plan to sell fertile eggs or hatch chicks. Some folks keep roosters in a bachelor coop. But, they aren't ever going to lay eggs for you, so expensive to keep.