Second time around

[EveningPrayer]

Hi! We had a little backyard flock years ago when I lived in New York, and we are doing so again now in Delaware. It’s amazing how much I’ve forgotten! Re-educating myself here. We had originally ordered chicks from McMurray’s, but due to avian flu, had to cancel our order.

I picked up six chicks yesterday from tractor supply. 4 sex links and a couple Rhode Island Reds. But now my heart is hurting reading about how many sex links die early deaths. I’m hoping someone has alternate and happier tales. It will break our hearts if they are unhealthy. While we appreciate the egg laying very much, we always loved having chickens as pets.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

WELCOME!
Welcome to the community!
If you raise your babies well, they may not live as long as other birds, but they'll live happy lives!
BYC is a great place; full of information, helpful members, and fun!
If you ever need any help navigating around here or you just wanna chat, drop me a PM or a message on my profile! And if you need any advice, come find me here

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. Black Sex Links are one of my favorite birds. I've had them live long lives for the most part.

 

[Callender Girl]

This is a great place for learning -- and relearning -- all things chicken.

Welcome to BYC and best wishes with your new babies!

 

[Chickens are awsome]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Chicks! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[Isadora]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Hello and welcome to BYC! We’re so glad you joined us here! I had a black Sex link that lived a long happy life.

 

[N F C]

Hello, congrats on re-establishing a flock. Best wishes to you!