Raising Chicks

[feathermaid]

WELCOME TO BACKYARD CHICKENS!!!

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Raising chicks is so much fun and so rewarding! It's possible to integrate at a young age (4-5 weeks old) if you wish. Using a heating-plate-type method along with "see but don't touch" works wonders. Here are some helpful links:

Kick The Heat Lamp: Better, Safer And Healthier Options To Heat Your Brooder

Mama Heating Pad

Pseudo Brooder Heater ‘Plate’

See but don’t touch

Have fun with your new babies!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Welcome to our community. Please make yourself at home.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/website-announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3

You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[KLIL]

Hello and welcome to BYC!
You are going to love it here.
Hope to see more of your flock.
Lovely to meet you

I have documented My Flock Journey if you would like to take a look.
Started:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-flock-journey.1258290/

Current:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-flock-journey-2-0.1272608/