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[Christy S]

Howdy ya'll! I'm a new member of course and sending out a big hello to everyone. I got 6 chickens (for now) for my granddaughter about a 1 1/2 weeks ago. I haven't had chickens since I was a teenager on the farm. My issue right now is figuring out how old my chicks are. The person at the store couldn't tell me. I need to find out so I know when to transition them to the coop and the next step in feed.
Thanks everyone!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Christy, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
They can be brooded directly in the coop. Pull the heat when they are fully feathered.
If you keep them on something like Flock Raiser or any complete feed with 18-20% protein, there is no transitioning feed. Just put out a container or two of oyster shell when they are 17 weeks old and you will have a great feed program for life.

 

[N F C]

Congrats on your new flock!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. This link may help you navigate the site - “How to...” guides

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[swampfox440]

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Christy and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Christy and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[DucksAreBest]

Hello, welcome to BackYard Chickens! Thank you for joining our community.