New member, and new chicken owner!

[heidiannlewis]

Hello all!!
I'm Heidi and I'm from Massachusetts. Got my first ever batch of chicks Saturday, so far so good. I have 6 chicks (3 different breeds, 2 of each.) Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks and Gold laced Wyandotte's.

Any advise or tips would be much appreciated!!

xo Heidi.

 

[critta]

Welcome! there is a ton of information and helpful people here. Happy flock tending!

 

[goodb]

My advice is to enjoy them while they're little. They grow SOOOOOOO fast.

 

[twfernandez]

Hello @heidiannlewis , and welcome to BYC!

My wife Sue and I are new chicken owners as well, and we have been enjoying the experience tremendously! I agree with @critta , there are tons of friendly and helpful people here at BYC, so be sure to ask any questions - you'll find everyone very helpful!

Enjoy the ride!
T&S

 

[heidiannlewis]

I am! Any spare time I have I'm down there watching them! They are so cute and entertaining!

 

[drumstick diva]

The Learning Center is a great place to start your chicken education. It will answer questions, you didn't even know you had.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC, Heidi. Glad you decided join our flock. Definitely check out our Learning Center at https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center. There is loads of useful information there that will keep you from making beginners' mistakes. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your chicks.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC, Heidi! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Sounds like you have a lovely flock of great breeds! Do they have names? I have a flock of five named Gracie, Daisy, Sunny, Quanie and Rosie.

Good luck with your flock and welcome to our flock

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[heidiannlewis]

Thanks everyone, and here is a pic that I just took of one of my chicks!