broodyhatch
In the Brooder
Hello 
Greetings from South Florida!
My name is Paige and I've always wanted to own chickens. I lived on a farm a few years ago and took care of some. Now that my city has allowed BC, I want to start my journey! I don't currently own any, right now I'm spending time researching, trying to reach out to other owners and absorbing as much information as I can. My boyfriend is supportive 100% and is excited to do this too! He will be helping me build the coop, run, pen etc.
I live in southwest Florida and have quite a few different predators here so that is one of my main concerns. How many eggs the chickens lay is not exactly my first priority. What matters is the breed; since I am a first-time owner I just want to simply enjoy them as pets. Getting a few eggs out of the deal is a great perk
I don't want to post too many questions in this post, but what I'm determining how is what breed to get, how to protect them from Florida predators, the heat, and how to love them properly. I want them to free-range as much as possible too, safely. City ordinance allows residents up to four chickens here.
Little bit about me, I'm a stay-at-home girlfriend finishing up school, blessed to be able to have the time and energy to start this journey. I like music and art. I spend most of my time cooking and studying languages, my dream is to become a polyglot! Right now I'm an intermediate Spanish and Polish speaker. I am originally from Michigan but moved here from Oregon in 2019.
I have family visiting end of November and again in January so I thought it would be fun for them to see the coop and pen built as well as some chick eggs incubating by then. I figure that's enough time. I really hope to make some genuine connections and friendships on this website!
Greetings from South Florida!My name is Paige and I've always wanted to own chickens. I lived on a farm a few years ago and took care of some. Now that my city has allowed BC, I want to start my journey! I don't currently own any, right now I'm spending time researching, trying to reach out to other owners and absorbing as much information as I can. My boyfriend is supportive 100% and is excited to do this too! He will be helping me build the coop, run, pen etc.
I live in southwest Florida and have quite a few different predators here so that is one of my main concerns. How many eggs the chickens lay is not exactly my first priority. What matters is the breed; since I am a first-time owner I just want to simply enjoy them as pets. Getting a few eggs out of the deal is a great perk
I don't want to post too many questions in this post, but what I'm determining how is what breed to get, how to protect them from Florida predators, the heat, and how to love them properly. I want them to free-range as much as possible too, safely. City ordinance allows residents up to four chickens here.
Little bit about me, I'm a stay-at-home girlfriend finishing up school, blessed to be able to have the time and energy to start this journey. I like music and art. I spend most of my time cooking and studying languages, my dream is to become a polyglot! Right now I'm an intermediate Spanish and Polish speaker. I am originally from Michigan but moved here from Oregon in 2019.
I have family visiting end of November and again in January so I thought it would be fun for them to see the coop and pen built as well as some chick eggs incubating by then. I figure that's enough time. I really hope to make some genuine connections and friendships on this website!
Hello Paige and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have. 
Glad you joined.
