New to raising chickens and this site

donniepj

Hatching
7 Years
May 6, 2012
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L.A. Lower Alabama
Hello, my wife and I , were discussing getting a few hens when a cousin overheard our conversaion. He brought us seven easter chics that he didnt want. I built them a coop based loosley on several BYC designs. We have been feeding the flock chic starter. Some of the birds have red butts and loose stool . Is this normal? We also let them out daily so they also forrage.I am not sure what type or sex of chickens we have.. To be honnest, we are'nt sure of much. I didnt really have time to do alot of research before these chics were orphaned on my doorstep. Any advice would be appreciated. ( I can send pics if it would be helpful )

Sorry, i didnt realize i was on the intro page, let me start over.
Hello everyone, I am glad to have found and become a new member of this wonderful site. My wife and I are very new to the chicken family. We are anxious to learn more and be good parents.Looking forward to sharing our new experience with you all.
 
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Hello and welcome from Ohio...so glad you joined us. You might check the "Emergencies/Diseases" section under the Forum tab at the top for an answer to your question about the chicks red bums. Best of luck with them. Cute pic :)
 
Hi and welcome to BYC. I am quite new myself and just like you didn't really know what i was doing. However, you have come to the right place, i am learning so much here and there is always someone to help you. Good luck with your new arrivals and i hope all goes well.
 
Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan :D

If you are not using medicated chick starter, I would recommend changing to that immediately.

The best pictures for breed ID inclined the comb and legs.
 
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