New to Chickens in California

[Happy hen lover]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes - purchased baby chicks in April 2022

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
6

(3) What breeds do you have?
Rhode Island Red; Easter egger; Frizzle Silkie; and two other forgotten breeds (might be a barred rock and something else)

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Caring for animals and connection to nature/food; experience for my children

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Found through search engine and liked the great information and friendly community

Attached photos of our temporary coop, our big coop (in progress to be like the Carolina Coop, Cali Coop), and picture of when they were new baby chicks.

Welcome here. Cute girls and a great mix.
Hey I'm stealing your " roost blocker idea" for the feeder and waterers. Cardboard or plastic?

 

[BYChaymarket]

Welcome here. Cute girls and a great mix.
Hey I'm stealing your " roost blocker idea" for the feeder and waterers. Cardboard or plastic?

Hi there! I am sorry I missed your message here. I quickly made those by cutting to too and bottom ends of the plastic flower pots that come with new plants - I figured it was somewhat rigid to be uncomfortable for the chickens but flexible enough not to hurt them. They are taped on with packaging tape.

 

[Happy hen lover]

Hi there! I am sorry I missed your message here. I quickly made those by cutting to too and bottom ends of the plastic flower pots that come with new plants - I figured it was somewhat rigid to be uncomfortable for the chickens but flexible enough not to hurt them. They are taped on with packaging tape.

Anything pokey helps! I love it