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Boxcar Orchard

Boxcar Orchard

Chirping
Aug 28, 2023
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My Coop
My Coop
Hi! I'm a retired preschool teacher, but currently full-time caregiver to my elderly bed bound dad, who turns 96 next week. I've moved back to my childhood home to take care of him, and finally get to fulfill my homesteading dream by planting fruit trees and raising chickens. Hatching chicks was an annual event in my preschool classroom, but I always had to find homes for them when they got too big. Now I can finally let let them grow up! The chicks are now 16 weeks old, and I expect that they might start laying eggs at the same time that I am expecting my first grandchild! I'm also contemplating bees and maybe a couple dairy goats....my other hobby is making artisan cheese. (I'm lucky to have a farm nearby for raw milk, but no close sources for fresh goats' milk.). My husband thinks I'm crazy to start all these new projects, but I say, if not now, WHEN???
 
I love your can do attitude. I'm trying to be of the same mindset. 😁 It is great that you do so much! My husband wants a goat...we live in a developed suburb, with small lots. We also have 3 dogs and 6 chicks, gardens and fruit trees....let that dream go! :lau
I am so glad you get to live out your dream! Chickens are great to have, and I have fell in love with my small flock. This place is great for information or just to chat with others. Welcome to the group!
 
Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow

So glad you decided to join us. Nice introduction! Goats are a riot to keep, very playful creatures, however they can be destructive. They chew and eat pretty much anything so make sure not to keep them around any prize trees, they will chew the sides of sheds, even the house! :D

Make yourself at home here and welcome to our community!
 

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