Hey there from the North of England

[Shetland lover]

Hey everyone. After lurking for 3 years I'm finally taking the plunge... So, here goes:

1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? 2019, but I've loved chickens - and all animals for that matter - all my life!

(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 6 - a one year old rooster, 4 hens and a single (accidental) chick

(3) What breeds do you have? At the moment, we have a Shetland hen and five Pekins (Cochin Bantams). We started with ex-battery cage hens and the Shetlands. we've also had two Swedish Flower Roos whom I raised and rehomed.

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Absolutely all of it but I love watching the babies grow and the ex-batts realising they are home.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies? I love anything arts and craft related, reading, horse riding, being outdoors, cooking and baking. All kinds of things really. I'm never bored.

I can post photos if anyone is interested?

 

[Shadrach]

Hey everyone. After lurking for 3 years I'm finally taking the plunge... So, here goes:

1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? 2019, but I've loved chickens - and all animals for that matter - all my life!

(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 6 - a one year old rooster, 4 hens and a single (accidental) chick

(3) What breeds do you have? At the moment, we have a Shetland hen and five Pekins (Cochin Bantams). We started with ex-battery cage hens and the Shetlands. we've also had two Swedish Flower Roos whom I raised and rehomed.

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Absolutely all of it but I love watching the babies grow and the ex-batts realising they are home.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies? I love anything arts and craft related, reading, horse riding, being outdoors, cooking and baking. All kinds of things really. I'm never bored.

I can post photos if anyone is interested?

Hello Shetland lover.
Welcome to BYC.
North of England!I'm sure you meant to write Scotland.

I can post photos if anyone is interested?

Absolutley. What's more we would love some pictures of your Ex Battery hens on this thread.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/shadrachs-ex-battery-and-rescued-chickens-thread.1502267/

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[N F C]

Hello, it's nice to have you here! I'd love to see some of your pictures

 

[Callender Girl]

Very Nice Intro! Welcome to BYC, new animal-loving, battery-hen-raising, crafty person.

I admire you for never being bored; there are so many ways to prevent boredom.

It's good to meet you, and yes, photos would be appreciated and admired. Welcome to BYC!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! We're so glad you decided to join us!

 

[theoldchick]

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Welcome from New Orleans! I am very glad you joined, I did the same thing. I kept lurking for years, until DH urged me to join. A few years after looking over my shoulder to see what I was laughing and having such a good time reading, He joined too. Please make yourself at home and enjoy.
Pictures would be wonderful !

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC! We would love to see pictures..lots of pictures!