LynetteM
Chirping
So here I am...I am a northern Michigan girl who relocated years ago to Ormond Beach, Florida...I have had many experiences in my life with nature and wildlife and this new adventure with my students who have intellectual disabilities is the next big adventure.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am not new to chickens, however it has been years. We lived in the middle of the woods and had our makeshift farm. We raised chickens and although 2 were pets, we had fresh eggs and I learned to kill, clean, and cook a chicken at a young age. When I left home to be a grown-up (never), I left behind the fuzzy and feathery friends and have just gotten back in the game of having them with the only purpose is eggs and to teach my students how to care for living things and life skills associated with selling eggs and veggies.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
We have 17 lovelies I ordered from Chickens for Backyards. We were to get 15 and 17 were in the box on arrival. 16 hens and 1 rooster (named "Colonel").
(3) What breeds do you have?
We have Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rock, Delaware, Black Aust., Lt Brama, and Domenique. A couple of each...WE LOVE our babies!!!
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
I was looking for different things as far as raising them...it has been A LOT of years since we had them and I had parental help back then...lol
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Anything outdoors...I would love to just do outside stuff all day...animals, trees, gardening, heck, pulling weeds is therapeutic for me!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I am a mom of 1 (almost 24) and a grandma (Yia-Yia) of two beautiful little girls ages 3 and 1. I have 3 cats, a dog, all these chicks, a rabbit, and a guinea pig (the last two are the inside class pets.)
I am excited to learn and make connections with others on this site! Thanks for being you!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am not new to chickens, however it has been years. We lived in the middle of the woods and had our makeshift farm. We raised chickens and although 2 were pets, we had fresh eggs and I learned to kill, clean, and cook a chicken at a young age. When I left home to be a grown-up (never), I left behind the fuzzy and feathery friends and have just gotten back in the game of having them with the only purpose is eggs and to teach my students how to care for living things and life skills associated with selling eggs and veggies.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
We have 17 lovelies I ordered from Chickens for Backyards. We were to get 15 and 17 were in the box on arrival. 16 hens and 1 rooster (named "Colonel").
(3) What breeds do you have?
We have Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rock, Delaware, Black Aust., Lt Brama, and Domenique. A couple of each...WE LOVE our babies!!!
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
I was looking for different things as far as raising them...it has been A LOT of years since we had them and I had parental help back then...lol
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Anything outdoors...I would love to just do outside stuff all day...animals, trees, gardening, heck, pulling weeds is therapeutic for me!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I am a mom of 1 (almost 24) and a grandma (Yia-Yia) of two beautiful little girls ages 3 and 1. I have 3 cats, a dog, all these chicks, a rabbit, and a guinea pig (the last two are the inside class pets.)
I am excited to learn and make connections with others on this site! Thanks for being you!
Happy
to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here!
