(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I grew up in a village and we had all kinds of poultry. Chicken and geese have alvays been my favourite.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
2 - six months old
16 - two months old
14 - three weeks old
37 - in lockdown (48 hours to go)
(3) What breeds do you have?
Booted bantams
Cochin bantams
Leghorns and many mix breeds
I also have 40+ quail
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Getting eggs is good but the time I spend among them is priceless.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Fishing, camping and cycling are the top three.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My wife and I have been married for 7 years. We are both teachers. I teach English in a high school.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
BYC is always on the top of the search results! It did not take long to realise there is a lot to learn and share here.
I grew up in a village and we had all kinds of poultry. Chicken and geese have alvays been my favourite.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
2 - six months old
16 - two months old
14 - three weeks old
37 - in lockdown (48 hours to go)
(3) What breeds do you have?
Booted bantams
Cochin bantams
Leghorns and many mix breeds
I also have 40+ quail
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Getting eggs is good but the time I spend among them is priceless.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Fishing, camping and cycling are the top three.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My wife and I have been married for 7 years. We are both teachers. I teach English in a high school.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
BYC is always on the top of the search results! It did not take long to realise there is a lot to learn and share here.
We're so happy you've decided to join us
Very cute chicks. Thanks for sharing a picture!
