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Hi I am new! I live in Mount Airy, MD

post #1 of 14
5/15/12 at 8:57am
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Hi!  I am new to BYC(though I have read alot of info here prior to joining!) So helpful!  I just raised 8 chicks from a couple days old- to now six weeks.  We put them out in their coop a few days ago.  All of mine are from tractor supply..4 tetra tints..2...silver laced wynadottes ...2 red sex links. The reds are the calmest ones.  They are doing well but still al bit timid about going into their run.  I gave them meal worms today- a big hit!

We have about 4 acres, w/ six dogs, 3 cats, 2 horses, a cockatiel , a tortuoise and the chickens! We live in Mt Airy MD, which is not far from Baltimore, and DC.  I have a wonderful husband and 3 great kids - 2 boys and a girl- ages 11,11, and 14.

I plan to expand my yard so there is picket fencing around it so the chickens can come out of the run. We have seen fox here and a big hawk so we are going to be extra careful!

 

Nice to "meet" you all!

 

Anne Sweeney

 

Here I am trying to coax chickens out of the coop!

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post #2 of 14
5/15/12 at 9:39am

Hi Anne

 

My wife, Paulette, and I just got chickens on 5 May and are loving it. I grew up with them in Texas and have been hoping to get the chance to do it again and Walla! the city of San Diego allows up to 5 hens per household now. Of the 5 we have, 3 are old enough to lay and have produced 18 eggs since we have them. Will take some pics to post.

 

Good luck with your barnyard projects.

 

Rick

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post #3 of 14
5/15/12 at 9:44am

Welcome Anne and Rick ! I hope you will like this site and Raising Chickens as much as I do ! I learn something new here ever day . Or atleast read something that gives me cause for pause . You will find lots of different oppinions as There is more than one way to happily raise Chickens ..  Enjoy your Flocks ! welcome-byc.gif ~ Corinne

I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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post #4 of 14
5/15/12 at 9:45am

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked ~ Bernard Meltzer

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A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked ~ Bernard Meltzer

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post #5 of 14
5/15/12 at 9:58am

Welcome! We just finished up our coop this weekend. I would be lost without this site....so many amazing tips & facts!

Small flock of 12 Black Sex Links and 8 Gold Comets

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Small flock of 12 Black Sex Links and 8 Gold Comets

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post #6 of 14
5/15/12 at 10:01am

I'm new too.  Congrats on your chicken adventure!

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post #7 of 14
5/15/12 at 10:06am

Welcome to BYC! From Ruth in Oregon D.gif

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post #8 of 14
5/15/12 at 10:09am
Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan big_smile.png

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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post #9 of 14
5/15/12 at 10:52am

frow.gif & welcome-byc.gif from Alabama. Glad you joined us. 

Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

Check out my Blog: The Country Chick                          And be sure to check out our soap shop on Etsy, here.

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Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

Check out my Blog: The Country Chick                          And be sure to check out our soap shop on Etsy, here.

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post #10 of 14
5/15/12 at 11:01am

welcome-byc.gif and frow.gif Anne from Sara Jane in Ohio!

 

Your setup looks very nice in the picture!

 

I wish you luck with your birds! I hope to see you around the site (:

"Mother" of 4 Muscovy ducklings.

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"Mother" of 4 Muscovy ducklings.

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