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Flemingfamilyfarm

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Hello! My fiancé and I started a small farm once we graduated college and the first animal(s) we purchased were 16 hens. I am not new to chickens (I had them most of my childhood- Rhode Island reds, barred rocks, and Ameracaunas) but my fiancé is very new to all the goodness of animal husbandry. Since then, we've added three ducks, two sheep, a hog, and several gardens to our farm operations. Our motley crew of fowl consists of many breeds from hatchery/feed store alike- Gold and silver Wyandotte, buff Orpington, Ameraucanas, a pair of sex links, a Cochin, white leghorn, black australorp, a salmon faverolle, Cornish/rock crosses, and a few other unknowns from a hatchery bundle. I wanted a wide mix so that I could experience all the breeds I hadn't before. This is also a first time raising broilers and ducks for us (the ducks are Cayuga).

I wanted to join the BYC community because I'm constantly searching chicken questions on google and invariably always end up on this site for the answer. So it seems like the best place to hang out, learn even more about chickens, and post some questions of my own! Chickens are such fantastic and entertaining creatures. I look forward to my time on the forums :) thank you all!
 
Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC! :frow
We are so glad you joined our flock.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC! :frow

You certainly have come to the right place for all the fun and learning! Yes, BYC sure is out there when you Google chickens. We really are loaded with the knowledge!

Make yourself at home here and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Welcome to our roost! :)
 
Hi :welcome

Glad you could join us here! It sure does sound like your motley crew keep you busy! You have made some great additions to your farm operations there and I wish you the very best of luck for the future with them all.

Enjoy your time here on BYC :frow
 
Hi and welcome to byc :frow Your first challenge will be feed for your CX. Unlike normal poultry where you start at 22% protein, you'll want to develop a feed for the CX that's about 18%. Check out the meat bird forum and pm me if you want more info on the CX.
 

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