New to the coop :-)

[GiggenGirls]

Hi there!

My family and I are new to chicken keeping. We got six chicks (hens) about 6 weeks ago. The kids and I picked out 3 White Leghorns and 3 Production Blues. The Tractor Supply we got the chicks for said the Production blues were dual purpose birds ans a mix breed but the store's personnel couldn't give me breed names. So far, we have gotten a kick of the personalities that the girls have. Seems funny that I never considered prior to this that chickens would have personality. My other hobbies are keeping houseplants and gardening. Though my garden has suffered from lack of attention, I know that now with the Giggens (what my 2yrs calls the chickens) I'll spend more time out there. We got two dogs and two cats and three kids, so full house! Found BYC on Instagram and used the forums to convince my husband into getting the girls. Decided to join since it was so successful! Also, great information on here.

 

[danceswithronin]

Welcome! Chickens are fantastic pets, useful and highly entertaining. I started out with five last year and I'll be up to ten by the end of the month!

My best advice to you is to always leave yourself room in the coop/run to add more chickens to the flock, because you inevitably will want to. They are addictive and there is a dizzying number of breeds/colors/varieties available.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you decided to join us

 

[GiggenGirls]

Welcome! Chickens are fantastic pets, useful and highly entertaining. I started out with five last year and I'll be up to ten by the end of the month!

My best advice to you is to always leave yourself room in the coop/run to add more chickens to the flock, because you inevitably will want to. They are addictive and there is a dizzying number of breeds/colors/varieties available.

I already do want more! lol

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Egg color is what gets most going to chicken math

 

[GiggenGirls]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

Awesome! Thank you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC!. Glad you joined.
Good luck raising your little flock of Giggens!