Not a consistent poster, but long time member.

[Clucknut]

Hi, again. Been keeping small backyard flocks for close to 40 years. For eggs, I say. But mostly I'm just farmer at heart.
Technically... I'm not zoned for chickens, so free-ranging isn't a good idea, but the other rednecks in my semi-rural, Southwest Florida neighborhood believe in live and let live, so...
I have an empty coop at the moment and am trying to decide on my next breed.
Over the years I've kept everything from Leghorns, to Easter-eggers, to, Wyandottes, Orpingtons, Reds... Even a few ducks and a big white goose.
I think I enjoyed the OEGB's the most, but I no longer have the enclosed atrium type setup that they were housed in.
Predators are a problem here in the woods. Especially if the coop door isn't shut at sunset. I think I'll try something big and heavy this time... And push my luck with the neighbors by keeping a rooster.
Shopping is part of the fun.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and a very belated welcome. Nice to meet you.

 

[416bigbore]

Belated Welcome. How about ostriches, they are kind of big! LOL

 

[Clucknut]

Works for me but... Mama wouldn't even go for peafoul. I tried.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and a belated welcome! It's nice to meet you!

 

[janiedoe]

Hi, nice to meet you.

 

[N F C]

Hi, have fun with a new flock!

 

[Callender Girl]

Shopping is part of the fun -- sometimes, the dangerous part. I'm too often a girl who just can't say NO to adding a new breed.

I'd be interested in seeing what you choose this time around.

Good luck with your new flock and your neighbors!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined our community ! Best of luck with your new flock and shopping for them . Please let us know what you decide to get and we love pictures !