Newbie in OR! Whats your best secrets!

[Mamafug8]

Hi! My family is getting our first chickens tomorrow! We are super excited! We have 2 yr old twin boys and a 4 yr old boy, we live semi in the country and have our coop (finishing the run tonight). I will be free ranging the chickens most of the day, esp while we are outside playing I've done lots of fun research but Im just wondering what your best tips are, fave books and if you have advice about chickens and cats. We are getting 3 wyandottes, a brahma and an orpington, they'll be 9/10 weeks.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[nj2wv]

welcome to BYC !!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Sounds like you have an awesome family and a lovely flock!

It's hard to give tips without a specific topic to talk about. Always make sure your flock is safe and secure. Make sure they have food, water, calcium and light. Keep their living quarters clean and comfy. Fresh herbs in the nests are very healthy for hens. Here is a link on that https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/nest-box-aromatherapy And you should also check out our learning center where you'll fine tons of helpful info https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Our review area if full of recommend books and such that you might enjoy. https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/

Good luck and glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

My best secret is I used to be a Conehead ( see past avatars as proof) I have since given it up in favor of ice cream.

For advice, keep cats (and dogs) AWAY from chickens. Everything loves chickens and not in a good way.