New member

[Only 2 chicks]

Hello, I am a new member. We had chickens when our children were young (late 80's). We really didn't do
anything special. We just let them do their thing. We gave the eggs away and after the chickens started thining
out from predators we gave the chickens away as I couldn't let my kids have to deal with the death of their pets.
Now my husband has decided he wants 2 chicks. He is having a coop built and so we are looking at mid June to purchase
the chicks. I am hoping to learn before then the basics things I need to know to successfully raise them.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC! I would purchase at least three in case you have an unexpected death.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

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

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[N F C]

Hello, I agree with @janiedoe on planning for at least 3-4 chicks to begin with. Chickens are flock animals and if something happens to 1 of your 2, you'll end up with a lonely only scenario.

Thanks for joining!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You've now read that everyone wants you to have 3-4 chicks. It's already time to expand.
It's always a very risky proposition to just get two chicks. Eventually one will die and the other one's going to be left all alone. It's always better to have 3 to 4.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Chickens are so much fun to keep. Best wishes establishing your flock!

 

[Torisgloomyplace]

Greetings. Welcome to BYC!

 

[bsshog40]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!!

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