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post #1 of 16
1/22/13 at 6:41am
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Hello everyone!

 

I have been reading through many areas in BYC and finally decided it was time to officially join.  I had raised chickens years ago when we lived in upstate NY and my children were young, but never really did much education. Kinda just flew by the seat of my pants. Although we had plenty of eggs and the girls were healthy, it was very messy and time consuming to keep up with. I was a stay at home mom back then, so it never bothered me and I just didn't know any better.

 

We are now in NC, moved into a home of our own again and ready to do it the right way.  While my friend is building the chicken coop and I am waiting for my chicks to arrive (ordered 6 from a small farmer we know at our church), I have been surfing around on many sights to make sure I am ready this time around.

 

I have already gotten a load of good advice and think I am ready, but still continuing to read up on the best and easiest way to keep my chicks happy and healthy.  I still work full time so easy is the key:)

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post #2 of 16
1/22/13 at 6:57am

Greetings from Kansas, busymadre, and welcome-byc.gif!  Great to have you with us!  I wish you the best of luck on your second go around with chickens!  BYC will be here to help you out along the way!  Have fun and enjoy!!
 

I never considered a difference in opinion, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.  - Thomas Jefferson
Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.  - Ben Franklin
If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.  - Teddy Roosevelt
 

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I never considered a difference in opinion, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.  - Thomas Jefferson
Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.  - Ben Franklin
If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.  - Teddy Roosevelt
 

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post #3 of 16
1/22/13 at 7:07am

Welcome!!  Your story is just what my parents did. If they ever go back into chickens again, they'll definitely do more research instead of winging it. This time around we're enjoying our time with geese!! There's so much to read on here, you'll be a pro in no time!!


 
Find your goose! Threads by breed: African & Chinese,,, American Buff,,, Embden,,, Toulouse,,, Pomeranian,,, Sebastopol,,, Pilgrim,,, Steinbacher,,, Mini Geese,,, Tufted Roman,,,  Cotton Patch,,,  Nene,,, Egyptian,,,
 
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Find your goose! Threads by breed: African & Chinese,,, American Buff,,, Embden,,, Toulouse,,, Pomeranian,,, Sebastopol,,, Pilgrim,,, Steinbacher,,, Mini Geese,,, Tufted Roman,,,  Cotton Patch,,,  Nene,,, Egyptian,,,
 
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post #4 of 16
1/22/13 at 7:31am

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 #5 of 16
1/22/13 at 8:12am

Hello and welcome to BYC frow.gif 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 #6 of 16
1/22/13 at 8:37am

Check out the forums, ask questions and you will be more than ready for your new flock.  Welcome to BYC.

Friends are the family you make for yourself.
There are no coincidences- only providences.
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Friends are the family you make for yourself.
There are no coincidences- only providences.
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post #7 of 16
1/22/13 at 8:52am

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 #8 of 16
1/22/13 at 8:58am
Welcome to BYC.

Silkies, one Banty, two Nigerian Goats, Arabian Horse, German Shepard, 3 small dogs, fish and birds.

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Silkies, one Banty, two Nigerian Goats, Arabian Horse, German Shepard, 3 small dogs, fish and birds.

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post #9 of 16
1/22/13 at 9:30am

frow.gif Hello welcome-byc.gif hope you enjoy the new chicks and there is so much info. about making it less work and more "FUN"celebrate.gif

wife to a wonderful man..
cattle,horses,dogs,cats and chickens ...(two chicken houses that I'm starting to think will never be done: need to add a window and trim)
sign in avatar "We don't rent pigs" quote from Lonesome Dove (one of the best westerns ever made IMO)

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wife to a wonderful man..
cattle,horses,dogs,cats and chickens ...(two chicken houses that I'm starting to think will never be done: need to add a window and trim)
sign in avatar "We don't rent pigs" quote from Lonesome Dove (one of the best westerns ever made IMO)

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post #10 of 16
1/22/13 at 12:15pm

frow.gif Welcome to BYC!!! Glad you joined.

Hi, Im Rebecca Im a Christian girl that loves chickens!! I am a vet volunteer and I owner of 9 chickens. If you have any questions about Coccidiosis, Mites & Lice, Worms, Molting, Vent Gleet, Bumble Foot, Egg Binding, or Prolapsed Oviduct, feel free to ask me about it or pm me.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mites-lice-treatment-and-prevention
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chickens-loosing...
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Hi, Im Rebecca Im a Christian girl that loves chickens!! I am a vet volunteer and I owner of 9 chickens. If you have any questions about Coccidiosis, Mites & Lice, Worms, Molting, Vent Gleet, Bumble Foot, Egg Binding, or Prolapsed Oviduct, feel free to ask me about it or pm me.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mites-lice-treatment-and-prevention
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chickens-loosing...
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