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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tony101775, Sep 25, 2011.

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  1. Sep 25, 2011 #1
    Tony101775

    Tony101775 Out Of The Brooder

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    Hi all,

    I have just registered and am saying hello.

    I am from the Midlands in the UK.
    I kept a few chickens last year, just 6 hybrids for the eggs and was hooked by the taste compared to shop bought eggs.
    Unfortunately I was little preoccupied one evening and never locked the coop. My fault.
    Next morning 5 headless chickens and one gone.
    To add salt to the wound, the cheeky bloody fox bought back the remains of his kill the next day and had not hardly eaten any.
    That put me off and I left keeping chickens alone for a while.

    I have since changed my mind. The eggs are just TOOOOOO good.
    So I am back and decided to join a forum of like minded people.

    I dont have much yet. Just 2 Copper Mirans, A couple of unknowns, 2 ducks and a goose.(Goose not for long, too aggressive and trying to kill the others at times?)
    I have 12 blue skyline eggs in the incubator since Friday and am awaiting 6 duck eggs next week. Just trying to build back up.

    Only ever kept for eegs before and now considering meat. Hope i keep my nerve?

    So there you go.
    Hello everyone.

    Tony
     
  3. Sep 25, 2011 #2
    CrestedGirl

    CrestedGirl Polish Obsessed

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    [​IMG] & [​IMG] from TX,USA
     
  5. Sep 25, 2011 #3
    dawg53

    dawg53 Humble

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    Welcome to BYC.
     
  7. Sep 25, 2011 #4
    vintageyellowrose

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    Hello Tony from the UK [​IMG]

    I too am new to BYC... I'm in Burbank, Ca. and am expecting 4 baby chicks this week. Sorry to hear of your predator troubles. I'm in the city here, but we have our share of Raccoons, Skunks and even Coyotes. Hope you are able to build your dream flock [​IMG] I haven't had hens for quite a few years myself... my boys were pretty young with our last flock of RIR's, but after processing them we ended up being too busy raising sons with School, Scouts and Sports to have much time for other things. They are off to University now, so we have the time to dedicate to our little urban farm [​IMG] 4 hens for eggs and a small vegetable garden to play in! See you around the message boards...

    Blessings!
     
  9. Sep 25, 2011 #5
    kidcody

    kidcody Overrun With Chickens

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    Hi Tony, [​IMG] from Washington State glad you joined us [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  11. Sep 25, 2011 #6
    ghillie

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  13. Sep 25, 2011 #7
    greymane

    greymane Chillin' With My Peeps

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    [​IMG] from the Finger Lakes of New York! So glad to have you aboard!

    [​IMG]
     
  15. Sep 25, 2011 #8
    sourland

    sourland Broody Magician Premium Member

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    Hello, Tony. Welcome to BYC and good luck in your poultry endeavor. Sourland George
     
  17. Sep 25, 2011 #9
    weimarmama

    weimarmama Overrun With Chickens

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    [​IMG] & [​IMG] from Alabama. Glad you joined us. So sorry about your losses [​IMG] Good luck [​IMG]
     
  19. Sep 25, 2011 #10
    the Pollo Loco

    the Pollo Loco Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Hello Tony from the other side of the Pond!!! best wishes with this new flock. and with the meaties!!! [​IMG]
     
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