Hello from Deep Creek, Maryland (AKA Garrett County)! I am a total newbie with zero experience or exposure to chickens. I love 
it so far!!! I received 9 baby chicks early July. The breeds are Splash Ameraucana, Buff Orpingtons and Olive Eggers because. I chose the breeds for hardiness, personality and egg color. I have nine pullets now who are in their coop and free ranging. I have a 10 year old black lab that is getting that these are not squeaky toys, but family. I found this group by googling questions (which are many) and this group seemed to keep popping up. I am grateful for the support and look foward to interacting via forums. I am pretty sure my friends think I am crazy but they will be singing a different tune when they get some fresh eggs.
it so far!!! I received 9 baby chicks early July. The breeds are Splash Ameraucana, Buff Orpingtons and Olive Eggers because. I chose the breeds for hardiness, personality and egg color. I have nine pullets now who are in their coop and free ranging. I have a 10 year old black lab that is getting that these are not squeaky toys, but family. I found this group by googling questions (which are many) and this group seemed to keep popping up. I am grateful for the support and look foward to interacting via forums. I am pretty sure my friends think I am crazy but they will be singing a different tune when they get some fresh eggs.
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