New Owner in Suffolk County, Long Island

[MKinney]

Hello everyone--

Jumped into chickens feet first when I returned earlier this spring from Kuwait. I got 5 Spotted Sussex day-olds the on April 10 and am enjoying watching them grow. Wish the weather would warm up so I could at least get them out during the day, but that will have to wait.

Looking forward to good eggs, good eating, and good stories about the girls. I am trying to grow a substantial amount of my own food on my 1/3 acre here in suburban paradise, and chickens fit into that plan nicely.

Glad to have this resource here!

 

[kidcody]

from washington state glad you joined us!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. Congrats and good luck.

 

[aaabirdman]

Hi

From NYC

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hello and

Chicks can usually go outdoors when they're 5-6 weeks old if temps are above 50* at night. During the day you can let them out for small periods of time just for a bit of a scratch, if you watch them carefully no harm should be done!

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site.

 

[MKinney]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone!

 

[The Red Rooster]

 

[j and bs hens]

Welcome to BYC from BC!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan