Hello from Pickens, SC

[wkyleporter]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Not new to chickens. I've grown up with laying hens.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
29: 25 Cornish Cross and 4 Welsummers

(3) What breeds do you have?
Cornish Cross & Welsummers

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Google

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening, hiking, reading

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I work in IT and enjoy homesteading. Trying to grow as much of our own food as possible this year.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. You should have enough chicken to fill a freezer and eggs from the Welsummers.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here! I've never raised meat birds but do have one Welsummer and she's a sweetheart...hope you enjoy yours!

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[Teila]

G'Day from down under wkyleporter Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

BYC has Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.