New from Upstate NY

[Titiana]

Hi, new member from Upstate NY. My mother always had chickens and ducks when I was young, including hatching eggs out. I am developing my own "homestead" starting with a fixer-upper house and gardens, now starting our chickens. Current flock is 5 buff orpingtons, 2 silver laced Wyandottes, and 1 olive egger. Reaching out to obtain 4 lavender orpingtons as well.
I did my research on what breeds I wanted for our cold, snowy Winters and hoping to have at least 1-2 hens with broody genes. These are for eggs, disposing of food scraps and garden cleanup and fertilizer.
We built our coop on a old hay wagon frame to allow it to be moved for garden cleanup rotation.

 

[DucksAreBest]

Hello, welcome to BackYard Chickens. Thank you for joining our community.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Hi and welcome to BYC! This is a great community of chicken lovers! Feel free to ask any questions you may have!

 

[CHlCKEN]

Welcome to BYC! This awesome community of poultry keepers and experts will be very excited to jump in and answer whatever questions you may have.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Chat with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).Make yourself at home and enjoy the forums.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are so happy you have joined us.
Best of luck with your fixer upper and everything else !!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Titian's, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
How far up?

 

[swampfox440]

Hi , Welcome to BYC !