New to chickens first time raising chickens

[fespo644]

Hello all, First time poster and new to the group. I bought 7 different chicks on 3/20/18. I don't remember what breeds I bought. They been in different size boxes in the basement with a heat lamp. I have been moving the lamp up every time I change or clean the box. I have the coop and fencing just about done. I need to learn a lot about my chicks. So far the look healthy and getting bigger every day now.

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Greetings fespo644, Welcome to BYC!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC


Here’s a good link where you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.


Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

Pork Pie Ken has given you some great links to start with. If you have questions, always feel free to ask...there are a lot of helpful members here.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello congratulations on getting your chicks and I hope you enjoy the site

 

[Kiki]

We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops


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[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens. Hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

 

[NonnasBabies]

I know you'll enjoy it here!!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome!

Glad to have you here with us!