New to chickens!

[Artemis_MA]

I just ordered day old chicks to arrive in May... When hopefully all this snow has melted!
I'm in western Massachusetts, and plan on having 10 layers, from 4 different breeds.

Australorp
Buckeye
Orpington (buff)
Wyandotte

I will also be ordering red ranger meat birds as day old chicks. There will be a chicken coup and 2 chicken tractors, one set up for the layers.

Anyhow, I am looking forward to my life with chickens!!

 

[lazy gardener]

You're gonna have fun! I have Australorpe, Buckeye and Wyandotte (among others!) Good choices.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Welcome to the flock, @Artemis_MA!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck when your chicks arrive.

 

[lazy gardener]

If you've not already looked at this option, I suggest that you check it out.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/yes-you-certainly-can-brood-chicks-outdoors.68067/

 

[Artemis_MA]

You're gonna have fun! I have Australorpe, Buckeye and Wyandotte (among others!) Good choices.

Thanks!! Looking forward to this. I picked what's indicated as cold hardy docile birds who like to provide eggs...

 

[lazy gardener]

Check Blooie's article posted above. We cross posted.

 

[Artemis_MA]

Check Blooie's article posted above. We cross posted.

Thanks...looks interesting!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Glad to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[4 ever Orpington]

I just ordered day old chicks to arrive in May... When hopefully all this snow has melted!
I'm in western Massachusetts, and plan on having 10 layers, from 4 different breeds.

Australorp
Buckeye
Orpington (buff)
Wyandotte

I will also be ordering red ranger meat birds as day old chicks. There will be a chicken coup and 2 chicken tractors, one set up for the layers.

Anyhow, I am looking forward to my life with chickens!!