Empty nester who misses our free range birds.

[Wintersethogback]

my wife and I am getting older and thought maintenance of our 50+ hens were more then we could do any more but going cold turkey was over kill for us so. We are going to build a smaller chicken tractor. 3-5 hens.

It’s not just the eggs, it’s all the other stuff that we never guessed we would miss.
How calming it is watching the girls go into the coop at night,
Bug control.
I always found one hen to include in my bicycle rides.

So I am looking forward to monitoring this group as we re feather our nest, all be it, with a smaller flock..

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Oh I know where you are at with this! I used to keep several aviaries filled with Bobwhite quail, I had 2 chicken coops going, goats, horses, a trout pond, etc....It gets to be too much as you age! Just a handful of critters now. But yes, there is a calming pleasure in caring for a zoo full, watching, feeding, just a warm and fuzzy feeling. And when you downsize, there is an adjustment period, I've been there already.

Well, you certainly have come to the right place for all the fun! Just make yourself at home here, oh and hop up on the roost bar, we saved you a spot!

 

[HuskerHens18]

Welcome to the BYC family We are so happy you decided to join our community. If you ever need help or have questions, please ask! We're all here for each other and will do whatever we can to help!

 

[ronott1]

I see people getting to retirement age and either getting chickens or getting rid of them.

I like your decision to keep a smaller flock. Be sure to head over to the social threads and chat about your new adventure there!

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[True Patriot]

Welcome. I'm sure you have some good experience and friendship to share. It's not how large or small your flock that matters. It's the joy and happiness you can get from them. Have a look around, get settled in. We're all here for you anytime you need.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[KristyB]

Welcome! It’ll be great to have another experienced bird person here! I’m new to having chickens (my first are not quite 6 weeks old) but I can understand already wanting to have at least a few.

I love that you bike ride with them! How fun!!!

 

[drumstick diva]

So glad you joined us at Backyard chickens Better small(flock) than none at all

 

[Abriana]

Welcome to BYC!!
Aww, a bike ride? How cute!