Eastern Shore Chicken Mom

[eremi979]

Hi my name is Erika and I bought some chicks before Easter because I thought my grand daughters would like to see them. My son said no because of the salmonella possibility. Maybe once they are a bit older. They are babies still. Sorry I write with a flight of ideas.

I have always wanted to have a mini farm but alas that never happened because of my busy schedule. So here we go…
I have a random mix of chickens; 2 Isa brown hens, a bantam rooster and two Silkies, one hen and a roo.

I am excited because the Browns: Ginger and Marianne should be laying in August. So far I have had success with chicken raising because I read ridiculous amounts of information about them. I never thought that I would enjoy them so much.

My bantam roo Chicken little could be a therapy chicken if there is such a thing. He loves people and being held. He closes his eyes when hugged. It’s so sweet.

So there you have it. Erika on the Eastern Shore of Maryland close to the beach. We like chicken and crabs here.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Erika.
You can send a swab off and have your chickens tested for salmonella. Its very doubtful that you need to worry about it, but maybe it will put your son's mind at ease so the grandchildren can enjoy your flock.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. Good idea @janiedoe. Here is the link: https://www.vetdna.com/. There are therapy chickens. https://chickensandyou.org/course_therapy_chicken.html. https://backyardpoultry.iamcountrys...therapy-chickens-combat-isolation-loneliness/

 

[N F C]

Hi Erika, good idea about testing and good old fashioned hand washing after handling is a good idea too. Glad you're enjoying your flock, your boy sounds wonderful.

Thanks for joining!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Its unlikely Salmonella will be an issue, but we do respect your son's opposition.

Welcome to our community!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens, And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Jenbirdee]

hi neighbor Erica i am in cecil county which includes the north part of the eastern shore
welcome to BYC!

 

[teachchickmi]

Welcome to BYC! Such a shame about your son, but a big yippee for you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Erika, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Erika, and welcome to BYC!

I have people coming into my home weekly to purchase chicks, and I'm a germophobe about it. Especially the ones that bring their children. I have bottles of germicide spray that kills 99.9% of germs. Anyone who comes in here, I have them hold out their hands and I spray them. I do not want their germs on my chicks. You could get some and spray their hands before and after they hold your chicks.