New mommy here need help.

[Chknmamanewbie]

I'm a two days new mommie of 5!! I went to get three and just couldn't resist. So happy to be here. Could use all the help I can get.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Pleased you joined our community and congrats on your recent "motherhood."

The best advice I can give is to read these two articles initially:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens
and
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks
And then slowly branch into the other awesome articles of the Learning Center here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
Finally, you can chat with some "local" poultry folk by saying hello in your state thread in this link: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread
Best wishes and enjoy your chicken adventure!

 

[KaylorFarms]

Glad you joined us!

 

[Chknmamanewbie]

Some i had read and the others were very helpful so thank you so much!!

 

[Chknmamanewbie]

Thank you guys! I have 2 weeks old babies and a mixed flock. Theyre currenlty still Broodered but getting their feathers very fast!!! I have 3 Americanas, One Black Copper Maran, and One Orphington Mix. From what i've read of these breeds they all seem to be sweet, healthy layers, and hardy for winters which is a must for Northern Illinois. All hens, no plans on having a Rooster till i'm moved onto a farm so right now i'm Rural. Coop and Free Range during the day is how i plan to raise these hens. So anyone with a similar flock with any suggestions or thoughts would be great. Right now they all get along, and funny enough my "Emma" Americauna is more of a Bully then any of the others. I can tell she may be my brat.

 

[Spookwriter]

Aren't little chicks SO pretty? Hard to resist bring a few home.
We all know the feeling.

And if you are brand new, this is certainly one of the better sites
for information, or just plain outright friendship.

Them little chicks...nobody can buy just one.

 

[Chknmamanewbie]

Ugh i went to get 3! Only 3 i came home with 5. And now i've read what chicken math is. I should've read sooner lol

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Chknmamanewbie

Welcome!

As you have already received links to some good starting points, I will just wish you all the best.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]