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Hi Traci! I'm a Tracey too. I live in New York in the southern part of the Hudson Valley. My husband and I are hoping to move upstate in the future. We recently visited some friends who have a house near Hancock, NY. It's gorgeous country up there.

Hello! Your chicken situation sounds ideal. We now have four in our small backyard, and I hope someday we can get more. Tracey from NY

Welcome Pat! We have 2 RI Reds and one Leghorn that we got when they were pullets and the Leghorn is by far the friendliest. I think they are just a friendlier breed. (And I have to confess, she's my favorite.) Tracey from NY's Hudson Valley

I am in Rockland County, across the river from Westchester County.

Thanks, everyone! My grandparents used to live in Wappingers Falls. I'm further south, closer to NYC, but lucky enough to be near lots of beautiful places. This site has been really helpful so far. Glad I joined! Now to get my husband on here . . .

Thanks, everyone! They are such sweet girls. They were traumatized when we first brought them home but they soon got well and healthy. I'm not familiar with the Cornish Cross so this is a great lead. And great advice about keeping them lean. They love to eat! Thanks again. What a great forum.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? My husband used to take care of chickens and other livestock during a 2 1/2 year stay in Australia. We introduced chickens to our backyard last fall. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Right now we have 5 hens. (3)...

Back in February my husband's friend found two pullets abandoned in a dumpster, with plastic bags tied around them. Terrible! We rescued them and they seem to be grown, healthy birds now but we have no idea what they are. They have white feathers and pale yellow feet. They are nearly twice as...