Newbie From California

[Haircutmom]

I am new to chickens, I just got my chicks almost two weeks ago

Currently I have 4 chicks, I started with six, one died two days ago, I don't know why, she just didn't thrive. And about 45 minutes ago, I lost one by drowning.

I have two RIR, one Brown Leghorn and one Barred Plymouth Rock left.

I found out about BYC by googling "raising chickens" since then, I have been obsessed.

Other hobbies are, knitting, sewing, cooking, and playing with my children and grandchildren

I have been happily married for 30 years to my childhood sweetheart. I have five children and six grandchildren, one Cockateal, one Jack Russel Terrier, and one Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix.

I am a hairstylist by trade and have been doing it out of my garage while being a stay-at-home Mom. I feel that I am ready to move out to the country, but will have to surrender to the fact that I am stuck in the city. That is one reason why I am starting to raise chickens.

I would like to thank all who have posted their experiences here. You have been so helpful.

 

[ChickLover98]

from PA! Happy to have you here!

 

[gamebirdsonly]

from utah

 

[Sassafras]

Welcome from New Hampshire! I'm sorry about your losses so far. Watch out for your dogs. Most people have their first losses to dogs.
I spend way too much time on BYC.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from Ohio. So glad you joined. Sorry about your chicks. I put marbles in the water tray in the beginning to help keep them out of it.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Cacciatore]

Welcome from Northern California.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

from San Diego!! Sorry you've lost some chicks. Handle the remaining ones a lot if you really want them as pets. I have too many to handle all regularly but I have my favorites and love when they come running to me. They're so much fun!! You'll enjoy them and the grand kids will love collecting eggs.....actually, so will you!

 

[Haircutmom]

Thanks to all. I will try the marbles.

 

[wolftracks]

from the Central Valley