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[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[MamiesChicks]

Hi chicken lovers! I’ve had my nine girls for one year, we are celebrating their birthday! I have 4 Rhode Island Reds, 3 Plymouth Rocks and 2 Buffs. Our 3rd Buff died as a chick. At the moment, the Plymouth Rocks are my favorite. They are good layers and have a nice temperament. The Rhode Island Reds are aggressive and the Buffs areView attachment 2590292between. Each one has a very distinct personality. We have no rooster. They are producing so many eggs that we are giving them away!

I plan to expand their chicken run; I have a portable coop and move it around for them to enjoy the grass and bugs. Living in the north east, we had a banner snow year last winter and the girls did great! No problems with the coop whatsoever including predators, warmth, or dampness. We live in the country and have lots of hawks, coyotes, weasels and more.

Right now I am planning a “chicken check-up” and creating a first aid station. I’m also exploring how to naturally deter lice, etc, and keep the coop fresh in upcoming summer heat. Quite frankly, the girls were supposed to be my husband’s project but they turned into mine, at least for the moment. We have both been highly entertained and also enjoy the benefits of fresh eggs.

I learned about backyard chickens while researching various things about their care. I also thought it would be fun to be part of the chicken community.
Thank you for the informative site!

Hello, welcome to BackYard Chickens! Thank you for joining our community.

Thanks! I also like ducks and am thinking about raising a few. I have fond memories of my childhood friends that we named Huey, Dewey and Louie. They were white pekin.

 

[DucksAreBest]

Thanks! I also like ducks and am thinking about raising a few. I have fond memories of my childhood friends that we named Huey, Dewey and Louie. They were white pekin.

Oh, nice!

 

[MamiesChicks]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Chat with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).Make yourself at home and enjoy the forums.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You are definitely going to want to expand the run soon. The heat will kill chickens much easier than cold. You setup looks very cramped.

Thank you, Pork Pie!
DL (or should I say Tonya?), there is an extension to what you are seeing in the picture but I agree. I wish they could free range, but they’re basically hawk bait, among other things. So we have plans for a larger cage to give them some space. Thanks for the input.

 

[MamiesChicks]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

I always have questions, thank you. Hope I can up with the posts!

 

[MamiesChicks]

Welcome to BYC ! Nice birds !

I think they’re nice too! Thank you.

 

[MamiesChicks]

It's nice to have you here!

 

[MamiesChicks]

Glad to be here, thanks! Buying a new bread machine...

 

[drumstick diva]

So glad you joined us at Backyard Chickens, the pulse beat of the poultry community. You are very welcome here.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!