Newbie in Virginia

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[the_peanut_coop]

We'll raise them as pets and for the eggs. Thanks for the welcome!

My advice if you're keeping them as pets is to hold them as frequently as possible without stressing them. Hug them, talk to them, be with them as long as possible. Soon enough they'll adopt you as their mother and will look forward to seeing you every day.

 

[DobieLover]

We're in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. No old sheds here, but we ordered a coop from OverEasy in PA that will be delivered tomorrow--5 x 6 ft. Supposed to house up to 15 hens. Looking for places to order chicks. Looking at Mt Healthy in Ohio.

ALL prefab coop manufacturers claim their coops will house far more than they should. I wouldn't put more than 8 birds in that coop and that is only if a large predator proof run with a solid roof was securely attached to it such that the entire structure was predator proof so the pop door could be left open,

 

[STACEYH]

Where did you get your chicks?

I got mine at Rural King. The Barred Rocks were sold to me as Astralorps not a breed I wanted. I am so glad I have them. They are very nice and quiet ladies.

 

[the_peanut_coop]

I got my first chicks at a farm musem/petting zoo
After that I ordered from my local feed store (NOT TSC )

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[Joanna6]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

Thank you!!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're so glad you decided to join us! Make yourself at home!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Joanna Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Enjoy your time here!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Joanna and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy