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[DeeF]

My name is Dee and I'm new to raising chickens. I have 10 that I purchased 4 mos ago as 2 day olds. 1 rooster and 2 hens that are Asian Blues. 5 Buffs and 3 red ones that I don't know their breed. I need to learn everything. I have horses, dogs, cats honey bees and now chickens. I need to learn everything I can to keep my chickens healthy.

 

[luckychick105]

Hi and .
First to know the basics
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ur-city-the-basics-of-raising-chickens.47660/
Are you thinking of having them free-ranging or not?

 

[DeeF]

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Hi and .
First to know the basics
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ur-city-the-basics-of-raising-chickens.47660/
Are you thinking of having them free-ranging or not?

Would love to let them free range but dogs, fox, coyotes, hawks, etc would probably eat them.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and 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 may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

CT

 

[drumstick diva]

I recommend you check out the "predator threads," to see how to keep the bad guys at bay.

Welcome to the Backyard chickens flock