Greetings!

[MaClucker]

Hi, my name is Tracy and I live in the Great Pacific Northwest, near Tacoma. My husband and I added chickens to our little farm about seven years ago. It wasn't until then we felt like a bona fide farm. Something about the clucking and crowing that just made our farm a farm. And they are so much fun. Back then we started with four. Now we have about 20, and six of them are roos. It's noisy but they all get along okay since they are not confined. We have quite the assortment of breeds since we take them from people who no longer want them (hence, the six boys).

I discovered BackYard Chickens a few years back. Just lurked 'til now. Such a great resource for everything chicken!

My other hobbies include raising mason bees, horseback riding, kayaking, bike riding, volunteering and fostering for our local animal shelter.

My husband and I live on a few fenced acres with 4 dogs, 1 indoor cat, 3 feral barn cats, 1 former feral cat who lives in our garden shed, 2 geldings, 4 little goats, 1 llama, and 2 alpacas, and our many chickens who all have names

Thanks for letting me join and for all of the useful info over the years!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Tracy Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being an active BYC member. As you have probably noticed, there are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

Personally, I have found the Topic of the Week articles a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock or other critters, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[N F C]

Hi Tracy, it's nice to have you here. That sounds like a regular animal kingdom, thanks for taking in unwanted animals.

 

[sourland]

Hi, Tracy, welcome to BYC.

 

[twilightgecko]

hello .. welcome.. you have quite the entourage.. i would love to have horses.. and honey bees.. perhaps in the future.. right now my 8 hens and 2 cats keep me busy.. hope to see some photos of all your critters..

 

[ronott1]

It is great having you here!

 

[drumstick diva]

Hi Tracy, so glad you joined us at Backyard chickens

 

[Pork Pie]

Welcome to BYC, Tracy - great that you have joined us.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've joined us

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And It is wonderful to have you here with us, best wishes!