New to the chicken life.

[Timmee81]

Hi all. I’m very new to chickens. Only purchased my first chickens yesterday.
I have two Australorps approximated 3 weeks old and an ISA Brown approximated 4weeks old
I decided to get chickens after losing my dogs. It was quite lonely out the back and missed having company out there and something to talk to whilst pottering around. Looking forward to learning so much more over the years.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Timmee81 Welcome and Congratulations!

I am sorry to hear about your dogs

You might be interested in downloading this free e-book My First Year With Chickens and also keeping the Raising Baby Chicks Forum in mind if you need a hand or have questions.

I do hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

BYC has a Learning Centre and also Topic of the Week articles which I have found to be a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Sorry about the loss of your dogs. They sure are a part of the family and breaks your heart to lose them.

So glad you could join us! Enjoy your chickens and welcome to our roost!

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard chickens! Glad u joined the flock!

 

[Chicken Boy 101]

 

[Timmee81]

Thanks all. Looking forward to learning lots and watching my little cherubs grow

 

[Timmee81]

I have posted a post in gender section. I’ve seen some online stuff for sexing 3 week olds. I’m thinking I may have all hens. Crossing fingers.
Here’s a photo of my chickadees anyway

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Good luck with your chicks.

 

[Teila]

View attachment 1232639 I have posted a post in gender section. I’ve seen some online stuff for sexing 3 week olds. I’m thinking I may have all hens. Crossing fingers.
Here’s a photo of my chickadees anyway

Aaaw, too cute!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
You have come to the right place.
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​