Miyer
In the Brooder
Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I grew up around a couple different flocks of chickens, but we launched our own personal chicken drama this January!
How many chickens do you have right now? Four, but there's a chicken show next weekend and DH won't be there to provide wisdom and self-control. I'm thinking bantams.
What breeds do you have? Lavender Orpington, Barred Rock, [Possessed] Polish, and a Chocolate Orpington (who is giving rooster vibes...).
What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? We're pet chicken people, but the eggs are a fun bonus, especially in an area where protein availability varies by game day weekend. Hats off to the incredible people who process meat birds, but Pammy, Skittle, Margie, and Twinkle Puff are going to live long and spoiled lives. My husband and I love the personalities and I'm enjoying the coop building!
What are some of your other hobbies? I quilt, read, weld, garden, hike, bike, and make largemesses "projects" around the house.
Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share. I'm a high school teacher and former science writer. I'm currently welding together a coop over spring break because I NEED these chickens out of my bathtub, but my husband has grown attached a favorite chicken. Recently he's started asking suspicious questions about chicken diapers and indoor coops. Updates to follow. Prayers appreciated.
Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? When I started looking for the BYC search result in my frequent chicken googles I knew it was time to join
Pictured: Please enjoy Marge, who knows she is perfect.
How many chickens do you have right now? Four, but there's a chicken show next weekend and DH won't be there to provide wisdom and self-control. I'm thinking bantams.
What breeds do you have? Lavender Orpington, Barred Rock, [Possessed] Polish, and a Chocolate Orpington (who is giving rooster vibes...).
What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? We're pet chicken people, but the eggs are a fun bonus, especially in an area where protein availability varies by game day weekend. Hats off to the incredible people who process meat birds, but Pammy, Skittle, Margie, and Twinkle Puff are going to live long and spoiled lives. My husband and I love the personalities and I'm enjoying the coop building!
What are some of your other hobbies? I quilt, read, weld, garden, hike, bike, and make large
Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share. I'm a high school teacher and former science writer. I'm currently welding together a coop over spring break because I NEED these chickens out of my bathtub, but my husband has grown attached a favorite chicken. Recently he's started asking suspicious questions about chicken diapers and indoor coops. Updates to follow. Prayers appreciated.
Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? When I started looking for the BYC search result in my frequent chicken googles I knew it was time to join
Pictured: Please enjoy Marge, who knows she is perfect.
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