Hello from OK!

twouglyducks

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May 28, 2021
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(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes! Um... April 28th. Haha! That's how new I am, I noted it in my calendar.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Four chicks, 4-5ish weeks from TSC.

(3) What breeds do you have?
2 Plymouth Barred Rocks and 2 that were marked as Red Sex Link pullets but I'm fairly certain one is a cockerel.

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
They are SO fun to watch already! Can't wait for fresh eggs.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I foster litters of puppies for a local animal rescue. I enjoy knitting, reading and boating on the lake.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have 4 dogs from 7lb to 105lb. Want a few more chickens and some goats or sheep. I have 3 kids who are mostly grown and a hub who puts up with my shenanigans and does about any project I put him up to. We just moved to a house half the size of our previous and with a few acres so projects are NOT in short supply.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D
It pops up in my dozens of daily internet searches about chickens. lol I have a million coop idea and want somewhere between 0-42 more chickens depending on if my dreamer soul or my logical brain is the one planning and searching.
 
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Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.
Control the dreamer side of your brain when it comes to making decisions about adding to your flock. As they age they need more care and they start to consume a lot more of your time. And sometimes you can have multiple hens having problems that need a lot of care. I've been through it. It's not fun.
 
I have to agree with @DobieLover
A smaller flock is much easier to manage and can bring more joy to your life and to your flock. Unless you thrive on stress, try to keep your numbers down and allow each member of your flock about 2x the space that is commonly recommended. They will be healthier, happier, and not as prone to fighting and pecking.
Best of luck!
 

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