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[familymamma]

Hi, I'm Dawn and we started a chicken a few years ago with some Longhorns we got from the local 4-H. My friend (who had chickens and talked me into it) kept them and cared for them until we got our run set up and they were old enough to stay outside. Over the years we purchased a few already laying hens - predominantly leghorns since we were looking to keep our 2 preteen boys fed

. Last summer we hardly got any eggs so we closed down the operation for the winter. We just got new chicks (branching out, we got Rhode Island Reds, Buff Orphingtons, and Barred Plymoth Rocks). My "friend" turned out to be an inaccurate source of info so I'm here to learn

 

[XxMingirlxX]

I recommend you check out the learning centre, it's full of great tips and advice:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/

 

[drumstick diva]

If you put your state name in the search box it will pop up. Then you can post there and see if you have any BYCers in your area.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice already so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT

 

[N F C]

x2 on the Learning Center and your state thread. You can also use the search box to find just about any topic or always feel free to ask questions.

Make yourself at home here, thanks for joining us!

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello Dawn!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to join the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC. Enjoy your chicken adventure!