Recent content by RehobothTony

Thank you! As first time with a flock we were pretty nervous at first!

Got our chicks last Friday morning and so far, as first timers I think it's going well. They are eating, growing and have loads of personality. A big thank you to the threads I've read that have helped so much. The only issue we've encountered has been some pasty butt on a couple of the chicks...

Thank you!!

Went with the Rhode Island Reds and the Plymouth Rocks. Ordered through Tractor Supply. Got the chicks within two days of them being shipped. Perfect condition! Shipped on Wednesday and local post office called 6:30 in the morning on Friday to pick them up. Now they are pooping up a storm so...

That's what I heard, but one of our employees has been raising chickens for years and has never had a problem with them. I guess you are right about how they are raised...what advise do you have on what to avoid when raising them? (If we go with the Reds).

That was on the table as well as Rhode Island Reds..

Just joined the forum. Will be starting the journey of raising chickens in the coming weeks. Looking forward to gaining as much knowledge as possible!