Hello from Amaranthine Acres

[JedJackson]

It sounds like Ruthie knew what she was doing when she adopted you. Welcome to BYC, and I hope you enjoy the website.

 

[rjohns39]

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

Loved your story, Ruth did a great job of picking the right human BTW, we love pictures around here.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Community! Best wishes and have Lots of Fun with your Flock!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops
BYC has an APP

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!We are glad you joined the flock! BYC is a helpful site providing all of the information you need to know about poultry! There is always space for more members on the BYC roost! How did Ruth adapt into her new home with the rest of the flock? Can you post a picture to determine what breed she is? Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!

 

[drumstick diva]

Smart hen, Ruth knew it would be love at first sight. Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[NonnasBabies]

Welcome

 

[happy duck]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[bwakymcbwakbwak]

My entry into the backyard chicken keeping world is an odd one! A year ago, a stray hen started roosting in our trees. When no one in the area claimed her, and she hadn't left after a week, I bought her some food. After another week, it was clear she had decided we were her people!

How many chickens do you have right now?
Three hens and four chicks

What breeds do you have?
Our mystery hen Ruth (ISA brown?)
Minerva, Black Australorp
Fiona, Easter egger
Four brand new fluffbutts, not yet named:
Black Copper Marans
Cream Legbar
Ameraucana
Buff Orpington

What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Their unique personalities, funny antics, and of course, eggs!

What are some of your other hobbies?
I work in childcare with a Montessori/RIE background. I LOVE dogs and dog training. I'm fascinated by anthrozoology, microbiology, all things nerd. I'm also a former art major that still dabbles. I own too many books and houseplants, wouldn't have it any other way.

I joined BYC to become a better chicken mom and learn as much as I can about egg color genetics. I hope to begin selling eggs at my local farmer's market next spring!

Cool. I just got into chickens with a stray rooster! Good luck.

 

[AmaranthineAcres]

Pork Pie, thank you for all the information! I actually have read all the scratchcradle genetics posts, they're fantastic!

I will definitely look into the state threads and continue reading through the guides. Thanks again!