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[Carlie59]

Welcome!! I am new too and I don't have chickens yet. Australorps are high on my list of wanted breeds.....I think you chose very well. I'm a retired teacher/principal and appreciate home schoolers. It's quite a commitment but surely provides a more well rounded "hands-on" education than schools are able to do in these days of test-driven instruction. Good for you! Enjoy your chicks and keep sending those pics....we love to see them!

Thanks so much! It’s always a blessing to hear positive feedback about homeschooling. We are having a blast with it. I did so much research before getting the chicks and the Australorps kept edging out others. I’m hoping for consistent egg production, med-large eggs, friendly dispositions, and dual purpose. Hopefully they’ll live up to their reputation! We are quite in love so far!

 

[N F C]

Here’s the brood! My daughter is in love she’s gonna be a great chick mama. They are all black australorps. They threw in a meal maker chick which was of the Hatcherys choosing but they all look alike so maybe the meal maker was an australorp too.

Thanks for sharing a couple of pictures...your DD looks so happy!

 

[TwoCrows]

Oh good! So far they look pretty happy darting in and out from under the heating pad. They’re drinking, eating and just doing their chicky thing.

Perfect!

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hello and welcome to BYC. We are so happy you joined our community. Best of luck with your wee flock!

 

[Building Bridges]

Thanks so much! It’s always a blessing to hear positive feedback about homeschooling. We are having a blast with it. I did so much research before getting the chicks and the Australorps kept edging out others. I’m hoping for consistent egg production, med-large eggs, friendly dispositions, and dual purpose. Hopefully they’ll live up to their reputation! We are quite in love so far!

Your daughter is precious.....a blossoming chick mama!!! I hope to get chickens in spring 2021 after I move from Ohio to Connecticut. I will be watching to see your updates and wishing you well !

 

[Chullicken]

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! What a great idea to incorporate the chicks into homeschooling! How many chicks? What breeds? Have you built your coop yet?

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Carlie and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

great pics, enjoy your adventure