If when your 5 kids go to bed, you head to the brooder to hold, n play with the chicks instead of going to bed or spending time with the spouse. He thought it would wear off after the first week. HA! On week number 4 and it's a nightly routine.
I said the same thing a couple days ago to my spouse!! He thinks I've gone chicken crazy tho so he wasn't surprised! I have an iphone and everything else has a compatible app for it it seems:)
Welcome to chickens! I love how the chickens all have their own distinctive personality. I am new to them too and was rather surprised by what my concept was of them and how they are. Enjoy!
Welcome! Yes this is a great place for info on chickens!! I started with 5 chicks now have 9 and have 3 more coming today or tomorrow. obsessed! haha Enjoy!
Welcome!! My biggest concern is predators here in MO! Currently designing a coop that hopefully will limit casualties-mainly the raccoons and my neighbors 9 ankle biters-yeah they r not friendly 12 pound pooches. Fortunately my 9 r in the brooder in my basement for another few weeks! Good...
Hi from Fort Leonard Wood-lost in the woods:) Welcome. We just got here 8 months ago and have been all over the east coast as well and CA and Germany-9 PCS's in 10 yrs. lol. Welcome and enjoy the BYC. Info on here is awesome! Safe travels back!
Welcome to chicken obsession:) We are in the same boat and excited as well. Whoda thunk chickens were so neat!! Good luck and enjoy it here. Info for newbies is awesome!
Thanks everyone for the welcome!! I will be down to 8 chicks and getting 3 new ones. (My spouse says he is not sure how we give 1 away and acquire 3 new ones?) It's my special type of math! 1 of my silver laced wynadottes is a male!! Fortunately, I have a friend who wants a male and is...
Hi everyone,
I am a new member and new chicken mom? I recently acquired 9 chicks for my birthday, and yes they are what I asked for and the hubs got it right! 5 for my 5 kids and 4 for myself-although 1 has claimed my husband but he will deny it to his grave! I look forward to advice, chats...