Astrohens
Chirping
- Nov 17, 2023
- 25
- 84
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Hi there! My name’s Astrohens, or Astro for short. I am a new member of BYC and I can’t wait to be a part of the community!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I have been having chickens since i was a little toddler but my first chicken I ever got to take care of was a chicken called Browny and her sister Penny. I am not new to chickens but I am new to chicks and this is my first time hatching chicks so any tips are welcome!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have four chickens right now, but hopefully in a couple hours I’ll have eight! But I shouldn’t count chickens before they hatch!
(3) What breeds do you have?
I have 2 Hyline Browns and 2 Broody Plymouth Rocks at the moment, who are sitting on four Silver-laced Wyandotte eggs!
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
My favourite and most rewarding has got to be making friends with the chickens and getting them to trust you. It’s so rewarding when they follow you around the yard, not just because they’re hungry but because they have a special bond with you. They’re like feathered dogs!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Some of my other hobbies include Birdwatching, drawing, animating and playing basketball!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have four tame cockatiel birds, my favourite being Halo, and a Rhodesian ridgeback dog named Jana!
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I found BYC when I was researching about hatching chickens! I’ve known about BYC for around 2 days until I finally decided to join because this community seems kind and caring <3
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I have been having chickens since i was a little toddler but my first chicken I ever got to take care of was a chicken called Browny and her sister Penny. I am not new to chickens but I am new to chicks and this is my first time hatching chicks so any tips are welcome!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have four chickens right now, but hopefully in a couple hours I’ll have eight! But I shouldn’t count chickens before they hatch!
(3) What breeds do you have?
I have 2 Hyline Browns and 2 Broody Plymouth Rocks at the moment, who are sitting on four Silver-laced Wyandotte eggs!
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
My favourite and most rewarding has got to be making friends with the chickens and getting them to trust you. It’s so rewarding when they follow you around the yard, not just because they’re hungry but because they have a special bond with you. They’re like feathered dogs!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Some of my other hobbies include Birdwatching, drawing, animating and playing basketball!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have four tame cockatiel birds, my favourite being Halo, and a Rhodesian ridgeback dog named Jana!
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I found BYC when I was researching about hatching chickens! I’ve known about BYC for around 2 days until I finally decided to join because this community seems kind and caring <3
Belladonna is adorable! 
she's a cutie pie! 
