New to the forum, new to chickens!

[1chick3chick]

Hello! My name is Sarah, and I am new to chickens, have actually been referred here by several of my forum buddies on doberman chat who also raise chickens. I have spent quite some time researching and reading and finally convinced my fiance it was a good idea to try. We picked up 6 chicks Thurs evening (3 silikes, 1 ISA brown and 2 Red hybrids (mix of Rhode Island Red and New Hampshire Red) I just love their little personalities already! I am very excited to start this new venture and learn as much as I can, so any information or tips is graciously welcomed! We plan on only keeping 3, so were hoping at least 3 of these little guys are hens, as we are not allowed to have roosters (nor do we particularly want one anyway!) My ex husband has a large coop and several acres, so he will be taking any roosters or extra hens if we end up with more than 3 hens.

 

[CochinLover1]

Sounds like you have a plan and are definitely ready! Good luck, and welcome to this learning website!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[CarinaL]

Hey Sarah, I have silkies too they are the best

 

[1chick3chick]

Thank you all for such a warm welcome!

 

[N F C]

Hi Sarah,

If you haven't already done so, check out the Learning Center for some really helpful articles on raising chickens:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Good luck to you with your first flock. It's nice you have a plan for any unwanted roosters!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Sarah and welcome.
Your state thread is worth joining as you will get to know other BYC members in your area (https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread). In fact, the search box should become your best friend

Lastly but by no means least, the members here are amazing - very friendly and helpful, so if you need an answer to a question or simply want some reassurance that what you are doing is ok, then post away - we all help each other out here at BYC.

All the best
CT