Sayin hi from upstate ny

[barn206]

I just want to thank the members for their posts... I found them both interesting and many of them very informative!!! I finally joined after a few months of browsing. I just recieved 19 beautiful babies 2 days ago and we are doing well so far chickens are new to me but birds are not. My first experience with these new young ones is that eat a lot!!! Totally enjoying the adventure. Lastly, at night when the sun goes down... I see a red light in my kitchen and you can hear a pin drop. These chicks have some presence about them. I can't explain it but I'm sure most of you know what I'm talking about. It's like putting babies to bed

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under barn206

Welcome & Congratulations!

I agree that they all have wonderful and individual chickenalities .... I still tuck my girls, ranging in age from 4 to 2 years, into bed every night and ensure they are all comfortable on the roost and break up any squabbles for the best spot

Anyways, I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[barn206]

Hi Teila
Thank you very much how great is this to be saying hi to you in Australia!!! I agree with you... this is a wonderful site full of information and good people. I'm
Glad I joined

 

[Teila]

Hi Teila
Thank you very much

how great is this to be saying hi to you in Australia!!! I agree with you... this is a wonderful site full of information and good people. I'm
Glad I joined

Yep! That is one of the things I love about BYC, besides being able to talk chicken all day if you want to, I have made many wonderful friends from all over the globe.

We are glad you joined!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - great that you have joined us.

These links may be interesting:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Best wishes
CT

 

[barn206]

Hi Ct
A big hello to Africa!!! I'm going to read those recommendations.. thank you much
George

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Ct
A big hello to Africa!!! I'm going to read those recommendations.. thank you much
George

Your are most welcome, George

 

[drumstick diva]

It's nice to meet you George

 

[barn206]

Thank you drumstick diva I'm glad I joined

 

[Cntry1958]

Hi George welcome to BYC,

With 19 chicks your going to have your hands full in no time at all. What breeds did you end up getting? Have you started with building a coop yet and a run for them to get out into as soon as they are big enough. They will start trying to fly in about 2 to 3 weeks. So make sure you have a safe place for them or make a big enough lid for your brooder they are in. Also while your building things a few perches that are lower to the ground and a few higher ones you may also want to make for them to play on. You can cut a few 2x4's into block pieces and place them inside to. Place a small ball inside to give them some distractions as they get older so they don't end up picking on each other. Hope these tips help. Best of luck with your new flock.