New to chickens!

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here with us! Raising a flock with your son sounds like a great hobby for both of you to share.

 

[Marie2020]

I found this site searching for answers and found it both friendly and invaluable.

A very warm

 

[CopaMom]

Welcome to BYC. Have you considered raising your chicks in an outdoor brooder inside their coop? They make a whole lot of dust and dander.

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I second @janiedoe's suggestion to raise them out in the coop (with a brooder plate). It is much better and healthier for the chicks (and you!). Mediterranean breeds and any breed with a large comb does well in hot climates.

We haven't got that far into our planning, but last night when my son and I were talking, my husband didn't sound too pleased when I told him the babies would be inside for a bit before they can be outside. Knowing this will make him much happier LOL! Thank you both for the suggestion!

 

[janiedoe]

We haven't got that far into our planning, but last night when my son and I were talking, my husband didn't sound too pleased when I told him the babies would be inside for a bit before they can be outside. Knowing this will make him much happier LOL! Thank you both for the suggestion!

Hopefully he will fall in love with them. Initially, I was the one who didn't want chickens. Now the chickens are mine.
But I'm an animal lover, so it wasn't hard to fall for them. Maybe your husband will come over to the bright side.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[triciayoung]

Hopefully he will fall in love with them. Initially, I was the one who didn't want chickens. Now the chickens are mine.
But I'm an animal lover, so it wasn't hard to fall for them. Maybe your husband will come over to the bright side.

"The bright side" and for us the right side.