Hello all
I joined this website awhile back because my sister had chickens (she lived in NJ and I am in MD) and I was interested in possibly getting chickens someday. Well, I finally moved to a house where there is property and the ability to have chickens. FINALLY!!!
Anyway, to introduce myself, I am 39 and married. No kids. 3 horses, 1 pony, 1 parrot, 3 indoor cats and 4 dogs. Now... I have to add chickens to the list soon.
I live on the Eastern Shore of MD and we are surrounded by chicken houses.... mostly Perdue, Allens and Mountaire. I hate seeing the chickens being loaded off to the factories.
But its part of life here in this region.
The chickens I plan to get will be egg layers/pets. I dont plan on eating them. Once I give something a name, it cant be food.
I have interest in the Black Australorps and the Jersey Giants. Mostly because I want large eggs. Color doesnt matter. Although, if possible I would like an easter egger too.
I'll post pictures of the coop and run that is currently at this house. It needs fixing and refining but I think it will work.
I look forward to getting to know everyone and if there is anyone remotely near to where I live (Pittsville, MD) I would love to hear from you!
-Kim
I joined this website awhile back because my sister had chickens (she lived in NJ and I am in MD) and I was interested in possibly getting chickens someday. Well, I finally moved to a house where there is property and the ability to have chickens. FINALLY!!!
Anyway, to introduce myself, I am 39 and married. No kids. 3 horses, 1 pony, 1 parrot, 3 indoor cats and 4 dogs. Now... I have to add chickens to the list soon.
I live on the Eastern Shore of MD and we are surrounded by chicken houses.... mostly Perdue, Allens and Mountaire. I hate seeing the chickens being loaded off to the factories.
But its part of life here in this region.
The chickens I plan to get will be egg layers/pets. I dont plan on eating them. Once I give something a name, it cant be food.
I have interest in the Black Australorps and the Jersey Giants. Mostly because I want large eggs. Color doesnt matter. Although, if possible I would like an easter egger too.
I'll post pictures of the coop and run that is currently at this house. It needs fixing and refining but I think it will work.
I look forward to getting to know everyone and if there is anyone remotely near to where I live (Pittsville, MD) I would love to hear from you!
-Kim