New Mother Hen of 6 chicks

[Hawkc]

Hello from Patterson Ca!

I am raising 5 children and now my children want to raise chicks!

We had the opportunity to care for 3 hens and fell in love with them. We now want to raise our own.

We have never raised chicks, it will be exciting and educational for my children.

I took my kids to the store to pick out chicks. Of course they went for the prettiest color, Not really knowing what we were getting.
I wanted a good egg layer.
I purchased a book and supplies to give us an idea of how to start.

Then I went home and looked up each type of chick. Thats were I found your Website.

We purchased Last Friday 1- Gold sexlink, 1-Barred Rock, 2 bantans, 1-Leghorn and an Araucane.

The store said they can all live together. Everything seems to be going well so far.
I did have to help one of the bantans. Yesterday I noticed her poop was stuck to her bottom and she was just chirping and not eating or drinking. I looked it up and its called "Pasting ?" So I cleaned her up and she pooped so much afterwards, poor thing. Then I gave her some sugar water.

I watched her all day. Today she is cleaning, eating and drinking. She looks so much better. I now check all the chicks bottom.

I hope to use this web site to help me with my question. The book I purchased doesn't have all answers. And searching the web is time consuming.

I am looking forward to raising these chicks and using this form.

Any advice would be very welcome!

Thank you

The Hoxie family

 

[bulldog-girl]

You will find everything you need to know here. Just do a search or ask if you can't find the info. Good luck with your new babies. Now you need to build a coop!

 

[Hawkc]

Thanks, sounds like you have a busy household too.....

 

[debilorrah]

Where is Patterson? I am in SoCal desert area.

 

[Up-the-Creek]

from WV!

 

[silverfilly]

You will find lots of helpfull friendly people here. Dont forget to seach the arcives, Tons of info.

 

[Chickie Mamma]

from CT

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

from TN

 

[Chickenteacher]

Hi ya from Patterson, Louisiana! You'll love it here.....Chickens are awesome to have around with kids.....so many learning and teaching opportunities...

 

[Rusty's Ranch]

Welcome from southern california. We're new to chickens too and are totally loving the little ones. You already sound like a great chicken mom, but this is a great place to learn if you have any further concerns.