I am the wife of one husband, mother of two sons, grandmother of three boys, keeper of four chickens, five cats, six horses, and seven dogs. I love my family, animals and the good old outdoors.
Two years ago I was lucky enough to “retire” to be a stay-at-home Mimi to keep my third grandson, several months before he was born. It was at this time I talked my husband into getting just a “few” chickens. After all, the eggs he would be eating would be so much better for him, right? Well, he agreed and the rest is blissful history. I really knew nothing about keeping chickens, so I feverishly began reading and watching anything I could get my hands on, which is what led me to BYC.
I purchased my first little coop, and I stress little, and waited with great anticipation the arrival date of my first feathered babies, six little sweeties. I went to pick up the little fuzzy butts on April 1, 2016. Two Buff Orpingtons, Butter and Biscuit; a Silver Laced Wyandotte, Wynnie; a Golden Laced Wyandotte, Goldie; a Red Star, Penny; and an Amber Link, Millie. Much to my dismay, my two Wyandotte “pullets” began crowing one day. Oops! Luckily the breeder took both back. I was thankful because my little coop never would have held six grown birds.
At the present time I am building my dream coop, with hours invested in looking at BYC coops, in anticipation of my littles coming this April. I can’t wait.
I am thankful for all of the wonderful knowledge I’ve already gained from reading BYC and I look forward to even more wonderful advice!
Two years ago I was lucky enough to “retire” to be a stay-at-home Mimi to keep my third grandson, several months before he was born. It was at this time I talked my husband into getting just a “few” chickens. After all, the eggs he would be eating would be so much better for him, right? Well, he agreed and the rest is blissful history. I really knew nothing about keeping chickens, so I feverishly began reading and watching anything I could get my hands on, which is what led me to BYC.
I purchased my first little coop, and I stress little, and waited with great anticipation the arrival date of my first feathered babies, six little sweeties. I went to pick up the little fuzzy butts on April 1, 2016. Two Buff Orpingtons, Butter and Biscuit; a Silver Laced Wyandotte, Wynnie; a Golden Laced Wyandotte, Goldie; a Red Star, Penny; and an Amber Link, Millie. Much to my dismay, my two Wyandotte “pullets” began crowing one day. Oops! Luckily the breeder took both back. I was thankful because my little coop never would have held six grown birds.
At the present time I am building my dream coop, with hours invested in looking at BYC coops, in anticipation of my littles coming this April. I can’t wait.
I am thankful for all of the wonderful knowledge I’ve already gained from reading BYC and I look forward to even more wonderful advice!
I hope you learn a lot on BYC!!! Welcome! 
chickens are addictive. I started with four, I now have 20, plus! The babies will find a home and Roo’s will also get Rehomed! I love watching the chickens free range it’s relaxing.
i hope you enjoy your time here.
