ColvinChickens
In the Brooder
Howdy!! My wife and I are in the final stages of closing on our second home in Justin, TX-- Yep, Justin from Justin, TX.
The best part about the new place is the size of the lot, location, and no HOA restrictions like we had previously in Chandler, AZ. The home/lot we are purchasing backs to a large estate property that has 15-20 friendly llamas grazing right up to our fence. We couldn't be happier as everything that is being built nearby is HOA and has next to no yard or backyard privacy. Woohoo!!
My wife and I are avid chicken and egg lovers--- our 2 young girls are too! The house actually comes with 2 chickens that have been laying for just under a year. They told me they are speckled hens but I believe they are Barred Rock hens. I'll post pictures when we close on the house later this month.
We both love this site and I have been using it as my primary resource for EVERYTHING chickens. This online community seems so great!! We can't wait to learn and grow with you all!
Figured I'd answer the standard questions as a newbie; check em out!
-Justin & Samantha
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes we are noobs!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Moving into a home that has 2 Barred Rocks (I believe) that have been laying daily for about a year.
(3) What breeds do you have?
2 Barred Rocks, but looking to have a total flock of about 20 hens for now. Open to suggestions on breeds here and also interested in raising a young rooster that wont be too aggressive with my 2 year old and infant (when she can walk)
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
When I started looking for homes in TX I Googled several cities and chicken laws--- I found you guys this way.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Hunting, Lacrosse, Gardening, PC Gaming, Technology, Music, Household projects etc
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My wife and our 2 beautiful daughters! I am in Sales for a Global Technology Company---Covering North Texas, OK, KS and MO. We love being outdoors and love all kinds of animals and wildlife!
The best part about the new place is the size of the lot, location, and no HOA restrictions like we had previously in Chandler, AZ. The home/lot we are purchasing backs to a large estate property that has 15-20 friendly llamas grazing right up to our fence. We couldn't be happier as everything that is being built nearby is HOA and has next to no yard or backyard privacy. Woohoo!!
My wife and I are avid chicken and egg lovers--- our 2 young girls are too! The house actually comes with 2 chickens that have been laying for just under a year. They told me they are speckled hens but I believe they are Barred Rock hens. I'll post pictures when we close on the house later this month.
We both love this site and I have been using it as my primary resource for EVERYTHING chickens. This online community seems so great!! We can't wait to learn and grow with you all!
Figured I'd answer the standard questions as a newbie; check em out!
-Justin & Samantha
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes we are noobs!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Moving into a home that has 2 Barred Rocks (I believe) that have been laying daily for about a year.
(3) What breeds do you have?
2 Barred Rocks, but looking to have a total flock of about 20 hens for now. Open to suggestions on breeds here and also interested in raising a young rooster that wont be too aggressive with my 2 year old and infant (when she can walk)
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
When I started looking for homes in TX I Googled several cities and chicken laws--- I found you guys this way.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Hunting, Lacrosse, Gardening, PC Gaming, Technology, Music, Household projects etc
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My wife and our 2 beautiful daughters! I am in Sales for a Global Technology Company---Covering North Texas, OK, KS and MO. We love being outdoors and love all kinds of animals and wildlife!
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