new Washingtonian

[CATandTIM]

Hi! We are in the process of building our first chicken coop and getting a batch of 6 chicks. We've got a brooder setup and are looking for chicks now. This is new to us, but we hope to become a little more self sufficient by raising our own dual purpose birds. We're located in western Washington in the foothills of the cascades.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! The Learning Center is a great place to start ! https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center This time of year, many feed/farm stores will be selling chicks if you have one near you, and you might try posting in your state thread to see where people are getting them https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/717207/washingtonians-come-together-washington-peeps/22660

 

[TwoCrows]

Your local feed store should be carrying chicks this time of year, or you can even order them on line from hatcheries. Make sure winter has lost is't grip on your area so the chicks get shipped to you in good order.

You can also chat with others in your state to see where they are getting their chicks from...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/717207/washingtonians-come-together-washington-peeps

Enjoy your new adventure and welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC and poultry raising.

 

[gander007]

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[CATandTIM]

Thanks, guys! So we ended up getting 7 chicks from our local feed store. 4 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Americauna, and 1 Silver Lace Wyandotte.

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[Kelsie2290]

Congratulations on your new chicks! Good luck with them!