Hi All!
My best buddy & I have recently bought 8 acres partially wooded pasture with a barn in SE MO. where we plan to raise some cattle. We are also in the process of purchasing homes/land/pasture near the 8 acres where we plan to live. We'd love to have a small flock of chickens. I am particularly interested in some Lavenders. He has raised chickens in the past but I have Very little experience! Any good books or resources other than this forum you'd recommend? Thanks in advance.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Have friends who have/had chickens. Had some free range chickens for a short while many years ago.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
0
(3) What breeds do you have?
N/A
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Saw an ad in Lancaster Farming for Lavender Ameraucanas and did an Internet search.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Spinning wool, knitting. Have had a flock of sheep.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I'm a Christian, widowed/single, retired and have a cat. I am trying to learn and follow God's will for my life. I love animals. I have improved my health by losing weight and eating a better diet.
My best buddy & I have recently bought 8 acres partially wooded pasture with a barn in SE MO. where we plan to raise some cattle. We are also in the process of purchasing homes/land/pasture near the 8 acres where we plan to live. We'd love to have a small flock of chickens. I am particularly interested in some Lavenders. He has raised chickens in the past but I have Very little experience! Any good books or resources other than this forum you'd recommend? Thanks in advance.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Have friends who have/had chickens. Had some free range chickens for a short while many years ago.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
0
(3) What breeds do you have?
N/A
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Saw an ad in Lancaster Farming for Lavender Ameraucanas and did an Internet search.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Spinning wool, knitting. Have had a flock of sheep.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I'm a Christian, widowed/single, retired and have a cat. I am trying to learn and follow God's will for my life. I love animals. I have improved my health by losing weight and eating a better diet.
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