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[jklett]

Hello,
I am new here, I have been reading through the forum for the last week trying to learn. I am in Somerset county NJ and had chickens when I was a kid but that was 30 years ago now. I picked up a dozen chicks a week ago so I have to learn it all over again. I need to build a coop and run so that is my biggest concern right now, the chicks are doing great and growing. BTW, I got 6 red sex links and 6 straight run production reds(I think that all but 1 are pullets but it's too early to tell). I'm sure that I will have tons of questions and I am glad that I found this site. Thanks,
Jason

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Hi, Jason, welcome to BYC! Sounds like you've jumped right in. It's definitely time to get working on your coop and run, the babies will grow surprisingly fast and in just a few more weeks be ready to move out of the brooder. Have you chosen a design for your coop yet? If not, the coops section here can be a great place to start getting ideas: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you Jason- glad you joined us at Backyard chickens. I suggest the Learning Center for your questions, it makes a great refresher course and covers many aspects of poultry raising and maintenance.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Jason and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. Hope you enjoy your chicken-keeping renaissance!

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - just type the name of your state in the search box.

All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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