Hi there! I'm so incredibly grateful to have found this group! We have wanted chickens for years, and this year everything finally lined up to make it possible. We have been reading and researching for years, and finally got 7 little chicks almost a week ago. I'm so glad to have this site as a resource. I've already searched threads several times to get more insight on chicken behaviors, pasty butt, and etc. I'm near Portland, Oregon, and am hoping to find a local group to connect with, too. 
