Hello, I'm Andrea from Central Texas

[Lana Del Pollo]

I have chickens. Currently three silkies and three RIR hybrids. The latter are older and seem to do their own thing. Got all six straight run and I'm not really in it with food production as a primary goal. I'm kind of using them as a learning opportunity and I currently plan to not regulate the male/female population. I figure if having a bunch of roosters around turns out to be a bad idea I can just have a chicken taco month. Also I have the older one's free range and take the silkies out from practice rangings. They love eating ants which is good because ants are everywhere.

So that's my introduction can I be one of the cool kids now?

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

Feel free to ask lots of questions! We're all here to help.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Too many roosters will cause lots of fighting and harm to the hens. The correct ratio of rooster to hen is 1 rooster for every 10 hens. So plan on lots of chicken BBQ's!

Enjoy your flock and welcome to ours!

 

[lovemy6hens]

Welcome to BYC from Georgetown! Yes, you're one of the cool kids now, especially since you're also in Central Texas.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

 

[arkansas55]

welcome to our flock,

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

you're in - welcome to Backyard Chickens. Silkies are very difficult to sex before 4-5 mos. of age and sometimes not till they crow or lay a egg.

 

[Lana Del Pollo]

I've learned a lot since I made this account.