4 barred rock and 2 bantham roosters.

(1)  Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?   Yes/March 2012

(2)  How many chickens do you have right now?  6

(3)  What breeds do you have?  3

(4)  How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?   I studied on the internet before getting chickens and found BackYard Chickens in my searches.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?   gardening

(6)  Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.   I'm married 25 years and have 2 adult children, Tim and Taryn, and one cat. I've been a registered nurse for 25 years.

Hello,

My name is Tammy and I'm from Ohio. I've been a little nervous about posting, but I want to get to know all I can about my new endeavor.  I've rarely ever even went into a feed store. In March, I went into Royal King's grand opening in Circleville, Ohio and bought 4 barred rock pullets and 2 mixed banthams.

I have never done anything so spontaneous as that. I had to get a cage and supplies. My dh was as surprised as I, when I came home with 6 chickens.

These chickens have changed our lives. You know the saying: When one door closes another one opens. It's always true with me.

I have never been close to a chicken. I've only seen them from a car. When I saw them, I thought of them as little mindless robots. Boy, was I wrong! Each one has their own personality. And, there is a lot of drama going on in their pen. Sometimes, it's like I have 6 teenage girls. It couldn't have come at a better time.

I needed something to fuss with and to reprimand since my adult daughter moved out and my mother died. I guess, I was lonely and didn't know it.  The barred rock hens and one of the bantham roosters are the sweetest things. The information here has been wonderful.

Thanks for all that you do!!!

Tammy

Thanks for all of the kind words. It surely has been a strange and wonderful journey so far!