Hello from a newbie to the chicken world!

[IQL]

Although my parents raised chickens for our personal consumption when I was young, I never paid attention to the chicken outside of chores. Having moved onto a farm, we decided to explore the world of chickens and have started with a small flock of 8 different breeds: Maran, Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Barred Rock and ISA. We are learning so much and absolutely enjoying the experience. I have seen some informative pieces on the BYC site so have joined to learn more and to have a place to ask questions from more experienced chicken owners. btw - we are in the Niagara region in Canada so here's hoping that chickens really don't mind cold weather as winter approaches!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community. Long ago we visited the Niagara region of Canada. I found the area and the people to be impressive.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to the BYC Family!
8 is a great start and next year the Chicken Math Fever may take over and you may be adding more to the flock!
I'm not in as cold of an area as you but winter will be colder than last year and with more snow, at least, everything is pointing toward this. My chickens do just fine in the cold months.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Nice assortment of breeds you keep! You might enjoy chatting with your neighbors in the Canadian thread here... https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/canadians-check-in-here.144/

Make yourself at home here and welcome to our community!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Flock!

I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens. We have members in Canada who live in areas of extreme winter weather and their birds thrive. The Chanticleer breed of chicken was developed expressly to handle severe cold weather

 

[N F C]

Hello, you certainly live in a beautiful part of the world (I've been lucky enough to be up that way twice). It would be fun to see a picture of your flock if you'd care to share!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.