Hi all!

SaraJean0989

In the Brooder
Sep 12, 2018
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1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am fairly new to chickens- I purchased (what were supposed to be) 20 started pullets the end of May.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I am sitting at 19, lost one early to a friendly farm dog that doesn’t realize his strength sometimes

(3) What breeds do you have?
I have no idea, I ordered
A combination of 4 breeds-
Buff, Australorp, Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rock... they were all supposed to be pullets but have recently confirmed through a question I posted that at least 6 (probably 10 I just can’t get good pics of the other 4) are in fact cockerels.


(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Through google while I was prepping myself trying to get informed before I made the plunge into chicken ownership.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I like to try to build, love my job, spending time with family and boyfriend and lazy days with my lab watching the office

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have a long term boyfriend that clearly loves me because he built me me coop a yellow lab lap dog and a group of children I watch Mon-Fri to support my latest chicken habit (I am a nanny)
 
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My oldest Daughter is a Nanny!

She does not have chickens though....
 
Hi there and welcome to BackYard Chickens!! :ya

That's a bummer about ending up with so many cockerels. I read your other posts, and if you do decide to put those guys in the freezer, there's many people here to help you through that process. Depending on your city laws, and yard space... you may (maybe) want to keep your best rooster as a flock protector if you let them free-range. Here's a fun read about Roosters.

And some other links you may find helpful with your new hobby:
Chicken Coop Ventilation- Go Out There And Cut More Holes in Your Coop!
How Much Room Do Chickens Need

Oh and if you decide you want to add more girls after the boys are gone, I've found that adding baby chicks is so much easier than quarantining and integrating adults.
Kick The Heat Lamp: Better, Safer And Healthier Options To Heat Your Brooder
Mama Heating Pad
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Good luck in your new chicken adventure!
 

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