New to chickens and No idea what I’m doing

[MisterJ]

Hey everyone, my wife and I were hoodwinked into raising chickens. My niece from WV lost her goldfish and was completely distraught over the death. So in an attempt to console her, my wife said next time she came to TX she would buy her a new fish or a baby chick.... long story short: we bought 4 chicks and 6 months later we are still have them. Being kept honest via FaceTime
So after having a crash course, we are having fun and trying to learn what we can.

 

[hysop]

Welcome MisterJ!!

I like your story. What breeds did you get?

 

[MisterJ]

Welcome MisterJ!!

I like your story. What breeds did you get?

Delaware, a meat chicken , and two roosters (that was a surprise indeed). Lol

 

[hysop]

Delaware, a meat chicken , and two roosters (that was a surprise indeed). Lol

a meat chicken?! Does that mean you’ll have to eat it soon?
Are you gonna keep one or both roosters?

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! Are you planning to get more hens?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you decided to join us!

 

[Duckee]

Welcome to BYC
Wow, from a goldfish to chickens...that is a major difference! Thats like trading in a cat for an elephant! LOL.
I find chicken keeping to be very fulfilling. Although they caused me to do something I dont normally do...break the local law ( no chickens allowed)!
I hope you enjoy your new journey into the amazing world of chickens...and the tasty egg bonus too

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[MisterJ]

a meat chicken?! Does that mean you’ll have to eat it soon?
Are you gonna keep one or both roosters?

Well unfortunately the roosters are going to have to go as I live in a subdivision that does not allow roosters. The one I referred to as a meat chicken, is what we were told from someone more knowledgeable than I.