Newbies

[rodsgrl03]

Hello everyone,

I have not gotten my chicks yet. We have been building the coop and fence so we can be ready. My Husband has been doing a lot of research. We have a big "0" in experience. I will be looking for answers I am sure. I am ordering our babies tonight. Talk to you all soon.

Tracy S
Texas

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. The Learning Center is a great start for your chicken education. What breeds to you plan to order?

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home.

Our learning center is packed full of helpful info that can get you ready for the experience of raising chickens
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC, Tracy. Glad you decided join our flock. What part of Texas are you from? My wife and I were both raised in the great state of Texas. Definitely check out our Learning Center link that Mountain Peeps left with you. There is loads of useful information there that will keep you from making beginners' mistakes. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck in getting your coop finished.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi Tracy

Glad you could join the flock! How exciting for you to be starting out on your chicken adventure. I'm sure you will enjoy it very much. Raising chicks is a fantastic experience very rewarding and lots of fun.

Wishing you the very best of luck with your new chicks, enjoy them and BYC

 

[N F C]

Good morning Tracy and welcome to BYC!

So what kinds of chickens did you order? You're in for a lot of fun and a very interesting, rewarding experience. Hope you enjoy your birds as much as I have mine.

Good luck and if you have questions, feel free to ask.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[rodsgrl03]

We live in Burleson, TX. We moved from Virginia Beach in 2004. We love it here and plan on raising our youngest (11) here in Burleson. We ordered 2 Female White Longhorn, 1 Silver Laced Polished Standard Male, 3 Buff Brahma Bantams St.Run, All Pullet Rainbow Pack Female. Purchased from Meyer hatchery. Any feedback on pros and cons are appreciated. We won't get delivery until May 11 or so.

 

[Cynthia12]