Southwest Texas Newbie

[SusanPC]

My husband and I finally got our first chicks earlier this week! We moved to Texas 6 months ago from Florida and I was fascinated that we would be able to have chickens in our backyard. After months of research here and elsewhere, ordering a coop (and major modifications to enlarge both the coop and run), and finally picking our breeds and ordering our chicks from a local feed store, we eagerly awaited their arrival. They arrived earlier than expected and we were like expectant parents running around adding the final touches to the brooder. We are in chicken heaven and love our new babies! One of each - Buff Orpington, Silver-Laced Wyandotte, Barred Plymouth Rock, and Ameracauna. We were originally only going to get 3, but were worried if something happened to one or if one or two turn out to be cockerels instead of pullets (see, I'm even learning the lingo...). Very excited to finally be a chicken Mom and a member after lurking here and using all your knowledge to get started - Thanks! (Silver-laced Wyandotte chick in image)

 

[gander007]

My husband and I finally got our first chicks earlier this week! We moved to Texas 6 months ago from Florida and I was fascinated that we would be able to have chickens in our backyard. After months of research here and elsewhere, ordering a coop (and major modifications to enlarge both the coop and run), and finally picking our breeds and ordering our chicks from a local feed store, we eagerly awaited their arrival. They arrived earlier than expected and we were like expectant parents running around adding the final touches to the brooder. We are in chicken heaven and love our new babies! One of each - Buff Orpington, Silver-Laced Wyandotte, Barred Plymouth Rock, and Ameracauna. We were originally only going to get 3, but were worried if something happened to one or if one or two turn out to be cockerels instead of pullets (see, I'm even learning the lingo...). Very excited to finally be a chicken Mom and a member after lurking here and using all your knowledge to get started - Thanks! (Silver-laced Wyandotte chick in image)

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

Wow I am not sure but I think you have caught it early this happens to some chicken enthusiast it is called the poultry bug not rare nor fatal but the recovery is nonexistent but just more like on hasn't been found yet but not to worry even though there is no known recovery for the chicken bug you are in good hands here as many are trying for a recovery from the chicken bug in the BYC flock there are plenty of others here to help you cope with the addition ' ......

Sure it starts with a pair of Ducks

Or a set of Chickens

Then come Chicken Math

Then the numbers start to add up

Then in the Chicken enthusiast starts to mix their flock now the
infected chicken Enthusiast truly has the poultry bug,, but the
real problem is the infected person can't see the problem but
others see it clear as day ....

The next thing parts of the yard look like this

So try it in moderation at first or you will never see it coming

Enjoy your time here and always check to make sure you haven't caught the poultry bug as I wrote there is no known cure

gander007

 

[TwoCrows]

Good luck with your new babies and enjoy BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

sounds like fun at your house

 

[kidcody]

from Washington state glad you can join us!

 

[sourland]

Congratulations on your new home, and welcome to BYC.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[SusanPC]

Thanks for the welcome and the warning about chicken math. I will be alert for any signs. I look forward to seeing my chicks grow.