Hello from Texas

[chickenmom57]

Hey y'all. Yep, born and bred in Texas. Growing up, my family had chickens but I haven't had any myself until this spring. I have 7 hens now. I had one rooster but he has moved on to a new home....see my post "Silkie" in Chicken Behaviors. My chickens are therapy birds. My husband and I go out every afternoon, weather permitting, sit in the back yard and let the chickens free range for a while. We really enjoy watching them. I hold each one every day and love hand feeding them meal worms and treats. I'm hoping to learn as I go with support from this site.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
What breeds do you have?

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. Have you discovered the "Silkie thread," yet, there are others as well ie, "Buff silkies," "BBS silkies,"(black,blue,splash), "Nothing but Patridge silkies," "Paint silkies," and a thread for "Showgirls" a variety of silkies started by breeding a turken to a

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

CT

 

[chickenmom57]

Welcome to BYC!
What breeds do you have?

I started with 4 banthams. I bought them at our local feed store so I think they are just normal chickens (lol, I'm sure there is a better term). Now I have added two silkies, a D'Uccle (I think that's correct) and a Seabright. I am embarrassed to say how much I am enjoying them.

 

[chickenmom57]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

CT

Thank you CTKen, glad to be here. I like your quote. I must be very wise because I seriously doubt myself.