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Hi
I live in a semi rural area of the Pacific Northwest out on the Olympic Peninsula. We have 2-1/2 semi wooded acres, which I love very much.
I have 10 chickens, 8 are about 6 weeks old and 2 "Little's" that are two weeks old.
This is my first "herd" of chickens and so far, I really like it. I have the following breeds:
  • Barnevelder ("Cagney")
  • Welsummer ("Lacey")
  • New Hampshire Red ("Lucy")
  • Swedish Flower ("Ethel")
  • 2 Easter Eggers ("Thelma & Louise")
  • Black Australorp ("Laverne")
  • Buff Orphington ("Shirley")
  • 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes ("Gertrude & Alice B")
I grew up and lived just outside San Diego most all my life. Moving here was quite a change, but so far I love it here.
So far I have discovered that my girls love corn on the cob, blueberries and meal worms. It's been hot enough here lately that they will getting frozen watermelon very soon.
I am growing some red clover and when they get a bit bigger, we'll have a field trip and free range out there.
I'm always interested in tips and tricks and love to gain knowledge from those who have been chickening a while.
 
Hi Blue Moon,
welcome to Backyard chickens!! my brother owns property up that way and my son is in the Coast Guard and was up in Bellingham for quite a while. although that's a bit north of you . sounds like you have a great setup and a really nice combination of breeds there ! you should send us some pictures. it's good to have you in the community ! enjoy your stay.
Karen and the Light Sussex in Western Pennsylvania
 
Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie
 
Hi and welcome to BYC :frow Looks like you've got great little flock there, definitely share pix. We love chicken pictures out here. Again, welcome and glad you joined us:ya
 
Thanks for all the welcoming messages! I do have a question: I have the water bucket with nipples on it. I have tried to teach them how to use it, but they just don't seem all that interested. I have heard to take all other water sources away so they'll be forced to use it. I'm reluctant to do this, but really want them to use the bucket. Any ideas?
 
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Five of the girls enjoying some left over corn on the cob.

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Here's the coop and part of the yard at dusk when the cafe lights go on. I mean, girls gotta have some style, right?
 
Bleumoon said:
Hi
I live in a semi rural area of the Pacific Northwest out on the Olympic Peninsula. We have 2-1/2 semi wooded acres, which I love very much.
I have 10 chickens, 8 are about 6 weeks old and 2 "Little's" that are two weeks old.
This is my first "herd" of chickens and so far, I really like it. I have the following breeds:
  • Barnevelder ("Cagney")
  • Welsummer ("Lacey")
  • New Hampshire Red ("Lucy")
  • Swedish Flower ("Ethel")
  • 2 Easter Eggers ("Thelma & Louise")
  • Black Australorp ("Laverne")
  • Buff Orphington ("Shirley")
  • 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes ("Gertrude & Alice B")
I grew up and lived just outside San Diego most all my life. Moving here was quite a change, but so far I love it here.
So far I have discovered that my girls love corn on the cob, blueberries and meal worms. It's been hot enough here lately that they will getting frozen watermelon very soon.
I am growing some red clover and when they get a bit bigger, we'll have a field trip and free range out there.
I'm always interested in tips and tricks and love to gain knowledge from those who have been chickening a while.
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