New to the group and chickens

[KEngquist]

Brand new chicken raiser here. Got our first chicks almost 5 weeks ago. Bought several more over the next couple of weeks. We have a total of 12 right now and we're getting one more next month. Hoping to have all hens. That's the goal. We just want egg layers. All of our chickens are different breeds, except three Brahmas. The goal was to have docile chickens with a variety of egg colors. But at this point I'm just hoping they all live. I read so many horror stories.
Hoping to get a lot of info, tips, advice and knowledge out of this group.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you here in this Poultry Loving Community.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're very happy to have you with us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Good luck with the lone chick integration.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Flock! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC! Is there a reason for adding a single chick? That will likely be terrifying and traumatic for the single. It will probably continue to be alone within the flock for life. I urge you to add at least two more together.
If you are adding a very docile or crested breed, please give it even more thought.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So glad you decided to join us. Best wishes with your flock! If you have any questions about them along the way, be sure to ask.

Welcome to our community!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.