What have I gotten myself into?!? 🤪

[MamaHenDallas]

Hello! My name is Dallas and I’m a first time chicken owner! I have had my first brood of chicks for about 3 weeks now and I love those fluffy butts. I ordered 20 chicks from Hoover’s Hatchery, 5 of each of the following: Buff Orpington, Americana, Black Jersey Giant (my daughter’s choice), and Bielefelder. I chose these breeds specifically for their temperament, dual-purpose egg production and meat production, and egg size/colors. Unfortunately, one of my Bielefelder chicks did not survive the night after I received them, however the others are happy and healthy! My neighbor added two beige Silkies to my brood, so I’m at a total chick count of 21!! I might be crazy to start with so many
I’m excited to watch them grow into their feathers and personalities!

Excited to be a new member of this community and looking forward to gleaning knowledge and tips from all of your collective experiences!

Dallas

 

[hysop]

21 chicks as a first time chicken owner?! You're in for a treat! I started out with 10. Now I have 20ish I think and I definitely don’t want more

Although I did go through a chicken-math phase where I had 30+

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Dallas, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Carters Chick House]

Hello! My name is Dallas and I’m a first time chicken owner! I have had my first brood of chicks for about 3 weeks now and I love those fluffy butts. I ordered 20 chicks from Hoover’s Hatchery, 5 of each of the following: Buff Orpington, Americana, Black Jersey Giant (my daughter’s choice), and Bielefelder. I chose these breeds specifically for their temperament, dual-purpose egg production and meat production, and egg size/colors. Unfortunately, one of my Bielefelder chicks did not survive the night after I received them, however the others are happy and healthy! My neighbor added two beige Silkies to my brood, so I’m at a total chick count of 21!! I might be crazy to start with so many
I’m excited to watch them grow into their feathers and personalities!

Excited to be a new member of this community and looking forward to gleaning knowledge and tips from all of your collective experiences!

Dallas

I'm new too. My chicks arrive in May. Wanted 6..ended up with 12. Brahma,Cochin and Orpington. Good luck with your new flock.

 

[MamaHenDallas]

21 chicks as a first time chicken owner?! You're in for a treat! I started out with 10. Now I have 20ish I think and I definitely don’t want more

Although I did go through a chicken-math phase where I had 30+

I might have gotten a bit excited when we were ordering them

 

[MamaHenDallas]

I'm new too. My chicks arrive in May. Wanted 6..ended up with 12. Brahma,Cochin and Orpington. Good luck with your new flock.

Good luck to you too!!

 

[rod5591]

Welcome! Where are you keeping your chicks now and what kind of set up do you plan for them when they are older?

 

[silverhair67]

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Dallas and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

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