Hello from Wisconsin

I have been a lurker on and off for a while and just decided to join. I have chicks coming the end of the month, 5 Blue Laced Red Wyandottes from a breeder locally and then ordered 15 more chicks to arrive mid April. I have had chickens in the past, as many as 40 egg layers at one time so have a fair knowledge of chicken husbandry, but between moving out of my parents, getting married, buying our own home, and having kids (I am lucky enough to be a stay at home mom to a beautiful 2 year old daughter and 5 month old son) I took a break from having them for obvious reasons.

I am here to continue learning and ask questions when needed. I am hoping to keep roughly 15-20 laying hens around to keep my family supplied with fresh healthy eggs, fed organic as much as possible, and free ranged under supervision.

I also have had horses and dogs all my life, 2 horses and 7 dogs. My kids are learning to love animals and I love it!

We are patiently waiting for the snow to melt and get outside as much as possible!
Looking forward to participating here more often

 

Yes please!

Winter has been long, cold, and we have insane amounts of snow. I will be happy when it's over.