New to raising chickens

[spacemonkey333]

Hello everyone. I am new to this whole chicken raising thing, but I’m addicted! I think my wife is jealous of the attention my chickens get. I started with 3 hens. Our neighbor gave us a Silkie rooster. And I just bought 8 more chicks from another neighbor. No clue what breed or sex. Should be interesting

 

[cherrynberry]

Welcome!

 

[cherrynberry]

Hello everyone. I am new to this whole chicken raising thing, but I’m addicted! I think my wife is jealous of the attention my chickens get. I started with 3 hens. Our neighbor gave us a Wilkie rooster. And I just bought 8 more chicks from another neighbor. No clue what breed or sex. Should be interesting

Post the chicks at 6-8 weeks old for a breed and gender identification.

 

[spacemonkey333]

Post the chicks at 6-8 weeks old for a breed and gender identification.

Thanks! I will do that! They just now hit the 4 week mark.

 

[BlueHorse17]

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[cmom]

My DH isn't really a chicken person. He did let one hen with special needs sit in his lap. She would snuggle with him. Good luck with your flock and have fun...

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! Good luck with your flock .

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined our community !!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.