New Member Here Hello

[RipperRoo15]

I Just Gotten my first pullets ever! RED SEX LINK i heard they were high egg layer and you don't need a rooster ...is that true .

I am very new to Rasing chickens so i have 3 day old chicks and there doing great
any advice and info on the breed would be great also other than store bough chicken food what is a good homemade ration for them can you give them oats corn etc? what can and cant they have? can they eat vegetable like lettuce or kale?

i have 9 chick to be exact i live on a 2 acre farm I see a lot great plans for coops .... how to you figure what a good size coop wood be to build?

one more thing what is the best fencing to use to keep out predators? i was told to dig down a dig and put wood in the ground cover it up all they see is fencing it to keep foxes out. does it work?



Sincerely.,

new mamma hen

RipperRoo15

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. A roo is only necessary if you wish to breed chickens - all hens will lay regardless of the presence of a roo. With regards to fencing, I'd suggest reading the "predators and pests" in the forum section and the coop build design and construction section.

If you check out the Learning Centre, you'll find a whole host of resources on all things chicken.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Your state thread is worth joining as you will get to know other BYC members in your area (https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread). In fact, the search box should become your best friend

Lastly but by no means least, the members here are amazing - very friendly and helpful, so if you need an answer to a question or simply want some reassurance that what you are doing is ok, then post away - we all help each other out here at BYC.

All the best
CT

 

[N F C]

In addition to their regular feed, here is a link to healthy treats chickens can have:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

Keep in mind, that treats should not make up more than 10% of their daily intake, otherwise, just like kids and candy, they will fill up on treats and not eat what's good for them.

I'd hold off on giving them treats until they are a couple weeks old and then be sure they have grit available to help the chicks digest them.

Enjoy your new chicks and thanks for joining us!

 

[RipperRoo15]

In addition to their regular feed, here is a link to healthy treats chickens can have:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

Keep in mind, that treats should not make up more than 10% of their daily intake, otherwise, just like kids and candy, they will fill up on treats and not eat what's good for them.

I'd hold off on giving them treats until they are a couple weeks old and then be sure they have grit available to help the chicks digest them.

Enjoy your new chicks and thanks for joining us!

In addition to their regular feed, here is a link to healthy treats chickens can have:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

Keep in mind, that treats should not make up more than 10% of their daily intake, otherwise, just like kids and candy, they will fill up on treats and not eat what's good for them.

I'd hold off on giving them treats until they are a couple weeks old and then be sure they have grit available to help the chicks digest them.

Enjoy your new chicks and thanks for joining us!

thank you

 

[drumstick diva]

Hens are quite happy to lay eggs without a rooster harassing them. They will be perfectly find eating eggs. If you want "fertile" eggs that can hatch into chicks, then you do need a rooster's participation.