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  1. Swiftchicks_13

    New Member post!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I have had chickens since 2023 and my sister shows them for her FFA class (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I currently have about 41 chickens (3) What breeds do you have? We have a bunch of breeds including D'uccles...
  2. nonohiko

    noobie introduction

    Hello! I'm from California and just recently was able to convince my folks to let me raise a flock! I hope you guys can help me along the way with questions I might have!
  3. lillykew

    Hello, nice to meet you!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am new to chickens, though I've wanted to have backyard chickens for a long time. We're planning to get some this spring! (2) How many chickens do you have right now? None yet, but we're planning on just three as we live in a...
  4. M

    Hello from KC MO area

    Hi my name is Sandy. I’m from the KC Missouri area and am new to caring for chickens. I have been looking at this site and love it. There’s so much info and support here. Thank you for sharing your journey.
  5. S

    Looking forward to getting started and talking with educated people.

    Hello, I live in WA state and I’m sure everyone knows how prices are, not just here but all do the nation I’m sure. I’ve thought about getting into this Hobby/lifestyle since I have moved out of my parents, mostly due to the fact I come from small to moderate farm life. I have helped my family...
  6. R

    Hi!! Just joined.

    We are getting ready for byc this spring. We have been researching and we love learning. Thanks for giving us a way to learn.
  7. Race3

    Hi, I a new member

    Hi! I live in Northeastern Indiana and, after reading about chickens for a year, got my first chicks in March of 2024. I currently have 7 chickens, 3 Rhode Island Reds and 4 ISA Browns. Some of my favorite aspects of having chickens are: 1. having pets and being able to watch the chickens...
  8. J

    Hello!

    Hi, I'm glad to join the community. I might find some friends here, so I'd love to meet you!
  9. F

    New (and very excited) Member

    Hello everyone, Me and my family have kept chickens before but got rid of them all and were chickenless for 4 years. But this year for my birthday I was able to get 4 barred rock hens who are currently 6 months old whose names are Daisy, Maggie, Sasha, and Poppy. Each with their own adorable...
  10. delflipz17

    New to BYC- Seeking Opinions

    Hello everyone, I recently found this community on Facebook and it seemed like a perfect place for a beginner. Over the past few weeks, I have had this beautiful daily visitor to my property. I want to think its a rooster? I have no experience but it would be odd I think for a hen to wander...
  11. thechookhouse_123

    New member!

    Hello, I have a few different heritage breeds which I hatch and sell. I have Buff Laced Polish, Splash Pekin Bantams, Gold Dutch Bantams (work in progress, still trying to find hens) and Black Australorps. I show a few of my birds at the local ag show and am hoping to do some more shows soon!
  12. C

    New member! Lice/mite problems…

    Hello from the Pacific NW ! I’m on an island in the San Juans in Wa state! I have 5 wonderful chickens: 3 1-yr olds & 2 elders: 1 is 12 and 1 is 17+ (adopted!). I’ve had chickens for 12 years (not the same ones!) and have learned a lot , but still have questions! I’ve dropped into BYC multiple...
  13. tieflinglady

    Introduction

    Hi everyone, my internet tag is tieflinglady so you can call me that or Tief is fine! (1) I am not new to chickens! I grew up on a small farm in rural Louisiana with chickens, horses, pigs, ducks, turtles, bearded dragons, cats and dogs, as well as the Basset hounds my father bred and sold. I...
  14. L

    My Intro-Tammy from Miami

    Hi my name is Tammy. I’m a Physician Assistant for 13 yrs now (Burn-Trauma 3yrs, Neurosurgery 8yrs/Oncologic Plastic Surgery 1yr). I am a single mom of two grown boys, a 3yr old golden doodle (Holly) and two cats (Nico & Mochi). We live in Miami FL & I am new to BYC. Yesterday, I was fortunate...
  15. S

    New member in need of help with mean chicken's!

    I am pretty new to chickens still and first acquired 14 baby chicks a few months back. I had no problems out of them other than having too many roosters and a couple of chickens that were kinda buttheads that I decided to rehome to a friend of mine that is able to have her chickens free range...
  16. potter9691

    Greeting from Southeastern Minnesota

    Hello from SE Minnesota! I found this group multiple times when reading into different things that happen in back yard chicken flocks. I figured it was time to join the chat and forum. We will have had our current flock of 2 roosters and 21 hens as of last September 2023. We now have 9 more...
  17. S

    Greetings from Maryland!

    Hello! My name is Steffany! I have a small homestead in northern Maryland. I have a special interest in growing herbs, and canning! I’ve been keeping chickens for about 3 years now. I have a mixed flock, and literally have a little bit of everything! This spring we incubated our own for the...
  18. cozychickenkeeper

    Thank you for welcoming me into the chicken community!

    I rescued 3 hens 6 months ago (2 recently passed in the last 2 months) and since then, we’ve added 3 new chicks to the flock (so now have a total of 4 chickens!) and we also have 2 rescued ducks. I am excited to learn more. ❤️ Here’s a peek at some of my lovelies!
  19. Chocobo_Chick

    New and Ready to Party with You BY Chickeners!

    Hi everyone! I wanted to introduce myself to all the bird lovers out there! -While I haven't owned my own chickens until recently, I have helped care for my family's large flock of various layers and meat birds. I personally prefer to work with the egg layers and not get close to the meat...
  20. S

    New from New England! ☺️

    Just popping in to say hello! My name is Kaley! I’m a new duck parent, and chickens are soon to come! I’m stoked to be able to learn from everyone here. Thanks for having me!! I’m not great at talking about myself so I’ll use the “sample” for now 😂 (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you...
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