I've been lurking in the background for over a year now, gleaning so much information on what was at the time a future endeavor! Now I'm nearly 2 months along with my 13 lovely ladies, and 1 rooster. I have 7 Barred Rock hens, 6 Black Australorp hens and 1 cockerel. I want to participate in this great group that has helped me so very much, from breed selection, to coop construction, to run design, feeder and water selection, ACV, you name it, you have helped, and I look forward to sharing my experiences here too for those coming along after me!
from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. 
, glad you joined in
