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I wanted backyard chickens for as long as I can remember. I grew up in the suburbs and no one in my family was ever interested in anything that relates to a more rural lifestyle. I begged for chickens as a teenager, and recall a lot of eye rolling from my extended family as they dismissed my desire and insisted I’d grow out of it.
I am now 39yrs old, and FINALLY have my first chickens! I currently have 4 that are now 16wks old. They arrived at my post office on my birthday, when they were less than 24hrs old, and it was a huge moment in my life! It meant so much to me to finally have reached this goal, and to begin my personal new year on such a note.
I ordered 4 females - one Golden Laced Wyandotte and 3 Easter Eggers. The Wyandotte was the first one I took out of the box, and despite my lifelong desire to raise chickens, she was the first chicken I’ve ever held! I looked into her soulful eyes, and was immediately reminded of Sophia Petrillo from the Golden Girls.
So they became the Girls. I named the Wyandotte, Petrilla, (changed the “o” to an “a” for a more feminine sound), and the others were named, Dot, Rose, and Ms. Devereaux.
One morning I heard what sounded like someone clearing their throat from the brooder. Ms. Devereaux was crowing! Ms. Devereaux is a cockerel! He is now named Devereaux without the Ms (which I think is a very handsome name for a very handsome fella), but I still refer to them collectively as the Girls. He doesn’t mind.
They’re doing great, and I just order three more baby chicks that will hatch on March 2nd. I am getting three bantams - a black frizzle, a buff silkie, and a Mille Fluer D’Uccle. I’ve so many questions!
Anyway, I discovered Backyard Chickens long long ago, well before I ever actually owned any chickens. It’s been a wonderful resource, and I’m happy to finally be a member.
Besides being a chicken fanatic, I am a geriatric RN, a mother to a teen and a young adult, a painter and a crafter.
I am very grateful for this group, and appreciate being added as a member!
The photo of my grey EE Dot!
I am now 39yrs old, and FINALLY have my first chickens! I currently have 4 that are now 16wks old. They arrived at my post office on my birthday, when they were less than 24hrs old, and it was a huge moment in my life! It meant so much to me to finally have reached this goal, and to begin my personal new year on such a note.
I ordered 4 females - one Golden Laced Wyandotte and 3 Easter Eggers. The Wyandotte was the first one I took out of the box, and despite my lifelong desire to raise chickens, she was the first chicken I’ve ever held! I looked into her soulful eyes, and was immediately reminded of Sophia Petrillo from the Golden Girls.
So they became the Girls. I named the Wyandotte, Petrilla, (changed the “o” to an “a” for a more feminine sound), and the others were named, Dot, Rose, and Ms. Devereaux.
One morning I heard what sounded like someone clearing their throat from the brooder. Ms. Devereaux was crowing! Ms. Devereaux is a cockerel! He is now named Devereaux without the Ms (which I think is a very handsome name for a very handsome fella), but I still refer to them collectively as the Girls. He doesn’t mind.
They’re doing great, and I just order three more baby chicks that will hatch on March 2nd. I am getting three bantams - a black frizzle, a buff silkie, and a Mille Fluer D’Uccle. I’ve so many questions!
Anyway, I discovered Backyard Chickens long long ago, well before I ever actually owned any chickens. It’s been a wonderful resource, and I’m happy to finally be a member.
Besides being a chicken fanatic, I am a geriatric RN, a mother to a teen and a young adult, a painter and a crafter.
I am very grateful for this group, and appreciate being added as a member!
The photo of my grey EE Dot!
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