So Cal Urban Just getting Started - 4 Chicks

[Butrcupluv]

Hi from a total newbie

I’m a full time single mom w 2 kiddos (13 & 8 yr old) and we live an urbanish life in Orange (Southern California).

We just got a coop, a diy brooder and 4 new chicks. I’ve been Chicken obsessed for about 7 yrs. Brooder set up is inside our family room right now. I’m about to raise the water and food up cuz they keep kicking shavings into it.

Our current babies are Sicilian Buttercup, Ostrolorp, Rhode Island Red & an Ameraucauna

I’ve been ghosting on BYC for about 7 yrs, ever since a friend had her girls in their backyard and we were happily getting eggs every week. It was fun for the kids. And a great experience watching them all learn the hen life.

I work from home. We have a veg garden - and are expanding it to include the coop so the girls will be able to wander.

We also hv a cockatiel and a basset hound. The hound is fine with the cockatiel but idk how she will be w the hens.

I am completely learning this chicken raising thing from scratch so help me Lord. Thankful for this site and everyone’s postings.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
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[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC


On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping birds - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. 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.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[4 ever Orpington]

Hi from a total newbie

I’m a full time single mom w 2 kiddos (13 & 8 yr old) and we live an urbanish life in Orange (Southern California).

We just got a coop, a diy brooder and 4 new chicks. I’ve been Chicken obsessed for about 7 yrs. Brooder set up is inside our family room right now. I’m about to raise the water and food up cuz they keep kicking shavings into it.

Our current babies are Sicilian Buttercup, Ostrolorp, Rhode Island Red & an Ameraucauna

I’ve been ghosting on BYC for about 7 yrs, ever since a friend had her girls in their backyard and we were happily getting eggs every week. It was fun for the kids. And a great experience watching them all learn the hen life.

I work from home. We have a veg garden - and are expanding it to include the coop so the girls will be able to wander.

We also hv a cockatiel and a basset hound. The hound is fine with the cockatiel but idk how she will be w the hens.

I am completely learning this chicken raising thing from scratch so help me Lord. Thankful for this site and everyone’s postings.

 

[drumstick diva]

Really enjoyed your intro. So glad you decided to join the flock officially.

 

[Butrcupluv]

Really enjoyed your intro. So glad you decided to join the flock officially.

Thank u!!!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

Glad you joined the party!!! You will love it here. All members are knowledgeable and willing to answer any/ all questions. Dive right in. I learn something new everyday from my new family...enjoy!!!

 

[N F C]

Cute chicks, thanks for sharing a photo!

Just a word of caution, if you let the chickens roam in your garden, you won't have much garden left for you (those stinkers will clean it out).

Best of luck to you and thanks for joining us!