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Hello from FL

post #1 of 11
6/19/12 at 5:14pm
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Hi everyone!!  New chicken owner in Central Fl, and dont let my user name imply that I am any kind expert on chickens.  My 5 yr old daughter and 8yr old son starting calling me the "Chicken Boss" when we first got our chickens, so it stuck.  We started our small flock of 5 April 1st with a mix of a RIR, Gold Laced Wyndotte, California White, Barred Rock and what we were told was an Americana, but have sinced learned that it might be a Blue Jersey Giant - will post pics soon for help identifying.  Also not sure if all are pullets - a few of them are in question.  

So far so good - coop was fun to build, maintenance is minimal due to being able to free range during the day and having a watering system, gravel/sand run = easy daily cleaning and the chickens are a blast for the entire family!!  Learned what little I know from BYC and look forward learning more and sharing info when able.  

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post #2 of 11
6/19/12 at 5:16pm

frow.gif             welcome-byc.gif         from washington state                glad you joined us!

Pure English Orpington Breeder

*Partridge Orpingtons *Spangle Orpingtons *Jubilee Orpingtons *Chocolate Orpingtons *BBS Orpingtons * English Lavenders* 

* Autumn Farm Orpingtons *

  

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Pure English Orpington Breeder

*Partridge Orpingtons *Spangle Orpingtons *Jubilee Orpingtons *Chocolate Orpingtons *BBS Orpingtons * English Lavenders* 

* Autumn Farm Orpingtons *

  

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post #3 of 11
6/19/12 at 5:27pm

HELLO back, from Florida! welcome-byc.gif I just started my flock in April, but have been a BYCer for a year soaking up all I can.  There is a wealth of information here!  Welcome and good luck! And a warning, chicken fever is EXTREMELY contagious. I have it! We just built our coop last month and hubby has already recognized that expansion will be necessary for my treatment! wink.png


Edited by epignosisjs - 6/19/12 at 5:30pm
LGDs: 2 chihuahuas (LOL), one SAB. Flock: 3 LH, 4 RIR, 5 BA, 6 BO, 4 BSL,1 BB, 2 EE, 1 JBG, 1 ? Hen, good layer but don't know the breed/mix, 1 turkey
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
Proverbs 16:3
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LGDs: 2 chihuahuas (LOL), one SAB. Flock: 3 LH, 4 RIR, 5 BA, 6 BO, 4 BSL,1 BB, 2 EE, 1 JBG, 1 ? Hen, good layer but don't know the breed/mix, 1 turkey
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
Proverbs 16:3
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post #4 of 11
6/19/12 at 6:15pm
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?

 



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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 #5 of 11
6/19/12 at 8:11pm

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 Crested Ducks                     Common Chicken Practices          Learn more about Avian Influenza

 

 

 
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
— Maya Angelou

 

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 Crested Ducks                     Common Chicken Practices          Learn more about Avian Influenza

 

 

 
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
— Maya Angelou

 

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post #6 of 11
6/19/12 at 8:35pm
Hi and welcome-byc.gif from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. thumbsup.gif

TIME is the best thing to spend on a child!
Always calibrate your hygrometer before you incubate!!

Home to Black East Indies, Mandarins, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Golden Buffs, Welsummers, Ameraucanas, Black Australorp, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Two Weimaraners, Two beautiful daughters and a great DH who builds whatever I need!

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TIME is the best thing to spend on a child!
Always calibrate your hygrometer before you incubate!!

Home to Black East Indies, Mandarins, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Golden Buffs, Welsummers, Ameraucanas, Black Australorp, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Two Weimaraners, Two beautiful daughters and a great DH who builds whatever I need!

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post #7 of 11
6/19/12 at 11:36pm

Hello and welcome to BYC frow.gif

 

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 #8 of 11
6/20/12 at 12:13am
Hi and welcome-byc.gif

Glad your family is enjoying the chickens!
Hope you can identify your chickens. I just had a closer look at your avatar and I wasn't 100% sure on the gender. Then again I've only ever had hens and I have next to zero knokwledge about a lot of breeds lau.gif

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site. big_smile.png
"It's great to have allies... but true character shines through when a man's got to fight for himself, and he becomes the start of something great."
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"It's great to have allies... but true character shines through when a man's got to fight for himself, and he becomes the start of something great."
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post #9 of 11
6/20/12 at 3:09am

Welcome to BYC.


     Most people have no clue...Forewarned is Forearmed

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     Most people have no clue...Forewarned is Forearmed

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post #10 of 11
6/20/12 at 4:36am

Hi! Welcome, from Michigan. I’m new here too… ! frow.gif

 GARDEN PLANTING TIME!  :) 

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Myself, hubby, 3 kids (son 14, daughter 12, & son 10), a boxer, a maltese, house & barn kitties, lots of chickens, rouen ducks, & Nigerian Dwarf goats.

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 GARDEN PLANTING TIME!  :) 

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Myself, hubby, 3 kids (son 14, daughter 12, & son 10), a boxer, a maltese, house & barn kitties, lots of chickens, rouen ducks, & Nigerian Dwarf goats.

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