New member from Washington State

[Atillas Roost]

Hey folks!
I started my backyard flock last year with a Blue-Laced Red Wyandotte, a SexLink, a Partridge Plymouth Rock, and a Speckled Sussex. I've since lost the Sussex to Marek's, and the BLRW turned out to be a roo! We're fighting the city to keep the roo. Hopefully we can stall long enough to get him out to our property. Any one here out in Issaquah keeping chickens?

 

[carcarmen]

I am just a new member I like to know how is it only your own chickens

 

[drumstick diva]

I don't think anyone with chickens would want to take in a bird- that was exposed to Marek's and probably a carrier. But, that is only my opinion. You will reach many more people if you post on your state thread. Just put "Washington" thread in the search box and it should come up. It's a very busy, fast moving thread, so just jump in and hang on.

 

[Atillas Roost]

Thanks for the reply, but I'm not trying to place any of my birds... just introducing myself as a new member.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center, and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.


You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Atillas Roost]

Thanks!

 

[Flychick4721]

Hi and welcome!!!
I'm from the great Pacific Northwest as well!!!
Graham, Washington.
I'm new to BYC and have started my flock with only three. I hope you can get your roo out to your property. This is a great group of people here and I have enjoyed the plethora of information I've received.

 

[Atillas Roost]

Hi and welcome!!!
I'm from the great Pacific Northwest as well!!!
Graham, Washington.
I'm new to BYC and have started my flock with only three. I hope you can get your roo out to your property. This is a great group of people here and I have enjoyed the plethora of information I've received.

Thanks Flychick. I'm up in Issaquah where they seem to have forgotten where they came from. They love their abandoned roosters, and memorialize them, but frown on ones that are kept responsibly. Go figure!

 

[BrandonVercnocke]

Hey there! I’m new here and noticed you are in Washington with blue laced reds! Did you happen to buy them locally or through the mail? I’m looking to source some locally for next spring when I start my flock.