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hearthwench

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I am in northern Idaho, near the Canadian border. Our Co-Op has their annual chicken sale next month. We decided to get 3 or 4 chickens for eggs. That said... I developed a late-in-life egg allergy. (laughing) It is moderate-doubled-over if I eat anything more than 2 eggs that is in a batch of cookies, etc. I am slowly desensitizing myself, starting with 1/8th tsp of scrambled egg a day, doubling in a week or so, etc. My husband enjoys eggs and we have neighbors who would gladly take extras.

I have a little over two acres. I started gardens in various areas that feed us quite well. Chickens would compliment our little home. We do have some vicious predators, both from above and the ground. I am reading all I can in preparation for the chicks and how to build our coop to protect them. I am leaning towards a design we can move to various sections of meadow for them to enjoy. In the evening, close them in the coop and move it back and set it down on a hardware cloth base we can securely latch to the run section... Or something along that nature. I am trying to not overcomplicate the coop building. (grin)

There is so much information on BYC being shared. I appreciate "you all" being so helpful. Thank you.

Debbi
 
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Welcome to BYC!

You know, I developed an allergy to chicken dander about 6 months after getting my first flock!! So if I go sit with them during molting season and they are all cooped up due to the weather, I have to wear a mask so I don't breath the dander in!! So I feel your pain!

You might want to do some reading in our learning center here on BYC for lots of tips and hints on raising, keeping and protecting your new flock...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Great to have you aboard and enjoy your new flock! (And eggs)
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Thank you all for the welcomes!

TwoCrows- the husband is allergic to feathers... laughing. He was not happy losing his childhood pillow. I had 12 parakeets and had to find them a home years ago. I developed my egg allergy right after my hysterectomy (spelling?). I sometimes wonder if the imbalances I had was a factor for the allergy. The Dr had no clue, of course. Dander allergies are a booger. I hope yours ease.

Kelsie2290
Thank you for the direct link! I am great at design and putting things together. My husband is carpentry-deficient. He is great at cutting and using the drill. Between the two of us, we can get something made within our budget. The link has some great ideas. I am sure it will seem fancier than some set-ups around here. Some seem to be rather oblivious to the eagles, wolves and such.

Security, draft-less ventilation, mobility and comfort for the chicks will be the first focus. There is a lot to learn. ;)

Debbi
 
hearthwench said:
Thank you all for the welcomes!

TwoCrows- the husband is allergic to feathers... laughing. He was not happy losing his childhood pillow. I had 12 parakeets and had to find them a home years ago. I developed my egg allergy right after my hysterectomy (spelling?). I sometimes wonder if the imbalances I had was a factor for the allergy. The Dr had no clue, of course. Dander allergies are a booger. I hope yours ease.

Kelsie2290
Thank you for the direct link! I am great at design and putting things together. My husband is carpentry-deficient. He is great at cutting and using the drill. Between the two of us, we can get something made within our budget. The link has some great ideas. I am sure it will seem fancier than some set-ups around here. Some seem to be rather oblivious to the eagles, wolves and such.

Security, draft-less ventilation, mobility and comfort for the chicks will be the first focus. There is a lot to learn.
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Debbi
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I guess I am not alone in being allergic to chickens!! And I can tell you that yes, hormone imbalances do cause allergies. I am going thru the dreaded menopause now and I have developed all kinds of allergies to things I never had troubles with before. I also keep indoor parrots and they too are killing me with the dander!!!! LOL

Mine are under control. I hope you and your hubby survive your allergies as well.
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I am 54, (told I look much younger... They must want cookies), therefore, versed in hormone junk. I had endometriosis for decades before a great on/gyn figured it out. I kept the "egg baskets", being free of the nasty stuff. I am allergic to soy and other things that create hormone imbalances.

After reading on the forum that soy allergies may be why I cannot eat eggs, because soy (gmo-free even), is in the eggs because of the feed. One poster related a customer's son can now eat eggs if the chickens get a soy-free diet. If only that is the cause of mine! I found a feed store that has soy-free/organic feeds. My bulk store carries Azure, so may have it, too. I am hopeful.

When I needed hormone supplementation, I got a cream from a place in CA that was a bio-identical formula. It worked pretty well. My husband called that my "gorilla cream". I was cranky if I forgot it. laughing...I am sorry, I cannot remember the name of it. It has been a while.

Keeping dander down on birds is challenging. Thank you for your help. Good luck with menopause. Chocolate, lots of it, helps. (cheesy grin)

Debbi
 
hearthwench said:
I am 54, (told I look much younger... They must want cookies), therefore, versed in hormone junk. I had endometriosis for decades before a great on/gyn figured it out. I kept the "egg baskets", being free of the nasty stuff. I am allergic to soy and other things that create hormone imbalances.

After reading on the forum that soy allergies may be why I cannot eat eggs, because soy (gmo-free even), is in the eggs because of the feed. One poster related a customer's son can now eat eggs if the chickens get a soy-free diet. If only that is the cause of mine! I found a feed store that has soy-free/organic feeds. My bulk store carries Azure, so may have it, too. I am hopeful.

When I needed hormone supplementation, I got a cream from a place in CA that was a bio-identical formula. It worked pretty well. My husband called that my "gorilla cream". I was cranky if I forgot it. laughing...I am sorry, I cannot remember the name of it. It has been a while.

Keeping dander down on birds is challenging. Thank you for your help. Good luck with menopause. Chocolate, lots of it, helps. (cheesy grin)

Debbi
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I am also 54.
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Thanks for the tips Debbi...Oh, and chocolate has always been a staple of my diet for years.
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