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[WingsysRoost]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad to have you here!

Best of luck with your plans!

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. We are happy to help you. Ask questions as needed.

 

[Fluffy_Moth_With_Silkies]

Hello, I live in Missouri, and I am retired and looking to start raising chickens. I want to buy six baby chicks in the spring but I have lots to do before I get to that point. I am looking forward to learning more and starting my chicken journey. Thanks so much.

Hi, welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you.
It's super fun to start a flock. I hope you love it as much as I did!
(I have some different breed suggestions for what you're getting them for!)
Anyway, have fun!

 

[Chive]

Hey there, welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you have joined!
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

 

[TAMFAM]

Do the positives out weight the negatives when owning a few chickens? This would be a new journey for me, but I don’t want to get in over my head. Its not an easy decision.

 

[TwoCrows]

Do the positives out weight the negatives when owning a few chickens? This would be a new journey for me, but I don’t want to get in over my head. Its not an easy decision.

Nothing wrong with starting out with 3 or 4 chickens just to test the waters. A big flock is not necessary as long as you have a few for them to keep each other company, warm on cold nights, hang out together.

 

[Nomadicus]

Do the positives out weight the negatives when owning a few chickens? This would be a new journey for me, but I don’t want to get in over my head. Its not an easy decision.

For me they certainly do. I have farm chickens and then a few pet chickens that are viewed as kids that replaced the human kids. With them I can discuss the world problems and they never disagree with me.

 

[Debbie292d]

Do the positives out weight the negatives when owning a few chickens? This would be a new journey for me, but I don’t want to get in over my head. Its not an easy decision.

Oh my, yes. I'm 63 and swear I'm giddy. I've got eight day-old chicks in the house brooder I just can't stop adoring. I have 14 out in the yard. We did this when I was growing up, and now I'm back to it again. They bring such joy, and some say healing. And like @LTAY1946 said, you can talk to them about anything.

Start small so it's just a small responsibility. You'll see how easy it is to grow your flock if you want.

 

[TAMFAM]

Thank you for all your comments! I’m working hard to try and build a coop and run and be ready hopefully by early spring so i can order some chicks.