Hi everyone, I'm Michelle and am a new chicken owner from Citrus Heights, about 30 mins outside Sacramento. This forum has been a LIFESAVER and I so appreciate all of the expertise that the veteran chicken raisers here bestow on us newbies. I also love reading the "identify the gender" threads to learn more about what all of the breeds/genders look like. It's addictive!
Well, I have a medium sized lot here in Citrus Heights, but hope in the next year or two to buy a few acres of land up in the Sierra foothills near Auburn or Placerville so I have room for a lot more chickens (and roosters!) It's my dream to have a little farm with some goats and maybe even a pig! Right now I settle for my five hens (and one rooster - surprise!), cats and two big doggies. The husband and I have a coop we built based on some posts from this site and we free range under supervision during the day. He's been supportive with my animal obsession though he doesn't really share my passion. I'm sure he'll be happier once we start getting some eggs. I'm a vegetarian and the reason I got my own chickens is so that I can eat eggs without supporting the terrible treatment of factory farm hens. Getting to know my chicks has been a true pleasure as they are surprisingly delightful to watch and I spend hours outside observing their antics! I'm glad I can give them the best chicken life possible...
I look forward to learning more from you all! Thanks
Well, I have a medium sized lot here in Citrus Heights, but hope in the next year or two to buy a few acres of land up in the Sierra foothills near Auburn or Placerville so I have room for a lot more chickens (and roosters!) It's my dream to have a little farm with some goats and maybe even a pig! Right now I settle for my five hens (and one rooster - surprise!), cats and two big doggies. The husband and I have a coop we built based on some posts from this site and we free range under supervision during the day. He's been supportive with my animal obsession though he doesn't really share my passion. I'm sure he'll be happier once we start getting some eggs. I'm a vegetarian and the reason I got my own chickens is so that I can eat eggs without supporting the terrible treatment of factory farm hens. Getting to know my chicks has been a true pleasure as they are surprisingly delightful to watch and I spend hours outside observing their antics! I'm glad I can give them the best chicken life possible...
I look forward to learning more from you all! Thanks
