FrostyAndAlert
In the Brooder
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I established my first flock around nine weeks ago and I am a beginner.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have eight chickens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
2 - Barred Rock, 2 - Black Copper Marans, 2- Australorp, 2 - Easter Egger
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I love spending time with my chickens. It calms me. I love their unique personalities. I am looking forward to their eggs!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
My family and I enjoy Jeeping, backpacking, camping, travel, and spending time outdoors.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have a senior chocolate lab and a ginger Maine Coon cat. I am a project manager and college student as well.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I found your site as I was searching to determine whether or not one of my Marans is actually a cockerel. I found the feedback on the forums extremely helpful.
I established my first flock around nine weeks ago and I am a beginner.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have eight chickens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
2 - Barred Rock, 2 - Black Copper Marans, 2- Australorp, 2 - Easter Egger
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I love spending time with my chickens. It calms me. I love their unique personalities. I am looking forward to their eggs!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
My family and I enjoy Jeeping, backpacking, camping, travel, and spending time outdoors.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have a senior chocolate lab and a ginger Maine Coon cat. I am a project manager and college student as well.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I found your site as I was searching to determine whether or not one of my Marans is actually a cockerel. I found the feedback on the forums extremely helpful.
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to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC! 
