First time chicken owner in Oregon

[dreamercatcher63]

Hello everyone! I’m so excited to finally fulfill my dream of owning my own small flock! My girls (hopefully) are about 8 weeks old.

 

[Kiki]

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[Yowza Wowza]

I'm glad you joined! I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[Modie]

Hi and where in Oregon’s are you? We’re in So. OR in Malin

I’m up north, in St Helens!

 

[ronott1]

At 8 weeks you would know if you had any boys. It is easy to tell with the breeds you have.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I’m up north, in St Helens!

Really? So are we, hello neighbor!

 

[Modie]

Here are three of our girls(?) my Australorp is camera shy today.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

View attachment 1354798 View attachment 1354799 View attachment 1354800 Here are three of our girls(?) my Australorp is camera shy today.

I really really hate to say this, but the 1st bird that you show is a cockerel.

 

[Modie]

I really really hate to say this, but the 1st bird that you show is a cockerel.

That’s my fear! I posted another thread, and people seemed to have mixed opinions. I love that Orpington!! I’ll hold on to hope for a few more weeks, haha

 

[Flockandfowl46]

Welcome to BYC hope you enjoy your new fluffy butts and this site! This site is full of great peeps and a wealth of information