Thanks from a newbie

[6of6chicks]

Dear BYC community,

Just wanted to say THANKS for all the help and support I've received!! I have so many questions, as evidenced by my post count (over 100 in less than a month? I must be crazy!!) and the advice and guidance I've found has been wonderful.

Not to out myself as a total moron, but this is just HOW new I am to chickens:

Chick day! Yay! Awww, they're so CUTE! Wait...they're all identical. No really, are they clones or something? How am I supposed to tell them apart??

How come that one's not moving? Here, let me poke it a little. OMG - is it dead??? (poke, poke, poke...PEEP, PEEP). Oh, never mind. I guess it was just sleeping. But why was it lying face down the feeder?

EEWWW - that can't possibly be normal?! I thought bird poo was supposed to be white? What IS that stuff...?? Eewww - why's it on the other one's head? What did she do, ROLL in it?? (new chicken mommy later found helpful poo website with graphic pics... EEEWWWW!!!....)

OMG, Quick! Come look at this! (yelling for family). It's like they're in a trance or something. Why are they making that weird buzzing sound? Look, I'm clapping at them but they don't even blink!! I make that sound before I'm going to hurl, do you think that's it? Do chickens even throw up?? This can't possibly be normal... (chicken mommy hears purring for the first time...)

OMG, Quick!! One of them is on her side with her wings stuck out all over the place! I think she's DEAD! Look, the others have even BURIED her!! (chicken mommy sees dust bathing for the first time...)


New chicken mommy's "OMG" list goes on and on. Everyone has to start somewhere, I guess! Luckily the chickens seem to be extremely patient while I figure things out. Probably helps that I bribe them with fresh corn from the garden...

Thanks for all the help BYC community. Clearly I need it!

 

[gander007]

Alright 6 of 6 chicks

great .....


So do you have any photos yet .......




Some like this ....






Momma with her little ones ....





The pot lickers ....






In the early morning sun ......




Great to know if we stick together we can all learn from one another .........










gander007

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

OMG...I loved your introduction!! You are way too funny!!! And yes, these things do scare you when you first get chicks!

I am glad you have found all the help you needed here on BYC. This is the place to be when you own poultry.

Make yourself at home here on BYC and enjoy your new chicks! This is a wonderful new adventure you are on. Enjoy every moment!

 

[drumstick diva]

Have you visited the Learning Center, it's a great first stop. Welcome to BYC

 

[6of6chicks]

Hi, and thanks! I actually did a new member post a few weeks ago, but I have since asked SO many questions in the forum that I realized I must be getting annoying by this point. I wasn't sure where to put a thank you, but then I realized I've only actually been at BYC for a few weeks (crazy - feels like months!!), so I stuck it in the new member section. It feel like I have had the girls for years, but it's only been 7 weeks! lol!

And wow - bird owning. Who knew it was this strange? After years of living with dogs, these little balls of fluff are throwing me for a loop! I keep trying to train them like dogs, with laughable mixed results. But hey, those of us NOT lucky enough to grow up on farms have to start somewhere

While I'm here, can't help but share my pretty girls:

(my favorite pic!)







Thanks again for all the help. It is GREATLY appreciated!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hi, and thanks! I actually did a new member post a few weeks ago, but I have since asked SO many questions in the forum that I realized I must be getting annoying by this point. I wasn't sure where to put a thank you, but then I realized I've only actually been at BYC for a few weeks (crazy - feels like months!!), so I stuck it in the new member section. It feel like I have had the girls for years, but it's only been 7 weeks! lol!

And wow - bird owning. Who knew it was this strange? After years of living with dogs, these little balls of fluff are throwing me for a loop! I keep trying to train them like dogs, with laughable mixed results. But hey, those of us NOT lucky enough to grow up on farms have to start somewhere

While I'm here, can't help but share my pretty girls:

(my favorite pic!)







Thanks again for all the help. It is GREATLY appreciated!

They are adorable!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Cute flock! And what a funny introduction!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]