New to chickens

loam ranger · « **on:** June 22, 2008, 20:04 »

Hi all, well ive gone and done it I have been and collected 10, 12 week old RIR cross white Sussex birds today, I am very nervouse about keeping them but there are plenty of people near me who have kept chickens for years who will give me good advise.
Cant wait to let them out into the run tomorrow.
Geoff

FCG · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2008, 20:09 »

Congratulations! Having just got them myself i know what you'll be like now.

How're you getting on? They scoffing every blade of grass and walking in the water?

mumsy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2008, 20:24 »

Hi Loam Ranger
Great news but don't forget the piccies

You'll be fine & if theres something you need to know there is plenty of help on here

loam ranger · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2008, 21:15 »

Only got them this afternoon, just back from the allotment ( had to check to to see if they are OK). Will it be allright to let them outside in the morning or should they be left in till tues .
Geoff

nettynoodles1 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2008, 21:47 »

hi fab news im sure your chooks will settle in great. if the run is attatched to the house then im sure they will be ok out for part of the day tomorrow.
good luck and dont forget the pics.

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