Hello Everyone

[fightnred]

Hello from Nevada. We are sort of new to chickening but not. We acquired our first batch of hens from a free source. 4 Rohde Reds, 2 Astrolops, 2 Salt and Pepper Colored, 1 Buff, 1 Bantam. We bought a Blue Isbar for a lady locally. We had them for a while and a few of the Reds have passed. About a year later we got 5 easter eggers from a friend. We lost one to a dog and one to sickness. This spring our son in law thought it would be fun to get a chick for the kids. So we ended up adopting the one Rohde Red and bought one more and 2 golden sex links and 2 ayem cemani. Just the other day in a rain storm I looked out the window and saw an easter egger get blown off the fence so my wife and I went out side to check on her. I leaned down to get her because I though she was hurt and she tried to peck me and fluffed up. A light bulb went off and I thought she is broody. My wife spotted an egg under her. We were super excited. A few days later she was in the run with the other chickens and I ran over to count eggs. 15!! 7-14-17 My wife was feeding out small farm and heard what she thought was peeping. She was right. So far 5 chicks. That is out chicken life so far.

 

[sassysarah]

Hi welcome to backyard chickens!Great to have you!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us and what a bonus to have new chicks

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

CT

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Hi and ! Broodies and babies are always so exciting!

 

[drumstick diva]

Congratulations on your surprise chicks. Hope you will post a photo once they all hatch out.