Hail and Well Met

[Lazy Farmer]

Hello!! Finally decided to make an account after a couple years of reading threads here for answers on birds haha,,,
And just to run through the recommended questions! I’ve had my own chickens for almost three years now, though I’ve helped my grandmother with hers almost my entire life. Granted, a good portion of that when I was little was just collecting eggs. I’ve got 11 chickens currently, consisting of two white crested black polish, one a roo, two wyannedottes, a bantam brahma roo, a bantam cochin, three americauna and one small hen that’s cute but... I’m unsure what she is. I’ve got quite a soft spot for small, round birds, especially those with funny features. Other than that, I’ve also got a heritage palm tom and a turkey hen that’s some sort of heritage breed, in addition to quite a large group of ducks.
I find having birds incredibly soothing. Their enthusiasm for treats and curiosity is fascinating, and having the daily routines of care is something I find helpful.
Besides birds, my hobbies consist of anime, games, books and deep wikipedia binges. Sometimes you gotta delve into the intricacies of octopus classifications, you feel me?
I decided to give in and join up after my latest bought of bewilderment about behavior. That, and I’ve got a couple drakes I haven’t managed to find anyone that can identify what the heck they are. It’s great to be here, and I hope you all are doing well!

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us, it's nice to have you here!

 

[featherhead007]

Hello!! Finally decided to make an account after a couple years of reading threads here for answers on birds haha,,,
And just to run through the recommended questions! I’ve had my own chickens for almost three years now, though I’ve helped my grandmother with hers almost my entire life. Granted, a good portion of that when I was little was just collecting eggs. I’ve got 11 chickens currently, consisting of two white crested black polish, one a roo, two wyannedottes, a bantam brahma roo, a bantam cochin, three americauna and one small hen that’s cute but... I’m unsure what she is. I’ve got quite a soft spot for small, round birds, especially those with funny features. Other than that, I’ve also got a heritage palm tom and a turkey hen that’s some sort of heritage breed, in addition to quite a large group of ducks.
I find having birds incredibly soothing. Their enthusiasm for treats and curiosity is fascinating, and having the daily routines of care is something I find helpful.
Besides birds, my hobbies consist of anime, games, books and deep wikipedia binges. Sometimes you gotta delve into the intricacies of octopus classifications, you feel me?
I decided to give in and join up after my latest bought of bewilderment about behavior. That, and I’ve got a couple drakes I haven’t managed to find anyone that can identify what the heck they are. It’s great to be here, and I hope you all are doing well!

Welcome! but... White Crested Black Polish, are not chickens, They are strange beings from another planet! Just ask my rooster, "featured in my avatar"

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. You can post photos of your unknown hen at "what breed or gender is this." the good folks there will do their best to ID her for you.

 

[drumstick diva]

BTW folks on the Duck forum, may be able to ID what you have.

 

[Virdriux]

Welcome! but... White Crested Black Polish, are not chickens, They are strange beings from another planet! Just ask my rooster, "featured in my avatar"

I know the feeling! My rooster spent a good year and a half not covering the hens, not protecting the hens, and doing his best to outrun at least one hen if something startled him. The worst rooster I’ve witnessed in a rather spectacular way. After bringing the tom turkey home, though, he’s doing more of his job. However... He only protects his girls from the turkey, who is three times his size, and nothing else. Has the most personality out of the flock but in a manner that can be frustrating. It helps that he’s pretty.

And to everyone else, thank you for the warm welcomes!! It’s cool to come into just an enthusiastic community.