New to Chickens

[dporterrn]

Hi,
I'm a new member just getting ready to pick up baby chicks for the first time. I will be getting and raising about 6 chickens to start for eggs and pets for my kids. Any words of wisdom or advice for me would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you. Make sure to check out the Learning Center (https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center). It has lots of information for new chicken owners.

 

[dporterrn]

I will do that. Thank you!

 

[cstronks]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined!

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

BYC has a very useful learning center

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Congrats on the new babies! Yes, definitely follow the link to the learning center that Wyandottes7 included. There is tons of great articles on all the aspects of keeping your new flock.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Welcome to our flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your soon to be new chicks! X4 on the Learning Center for all kinds of useful information. And it is always fun to check out your state thread for chicken keeping neighbors https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

 

[drumstick diva]

You could also check out the side tabs in Raising Backyard Chickens, and head for "Raising Baby chicks."