Hi from Albany, CA!

[steveurkel]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a first time BYCer and never imagined myself raising chickens in the city but here I am!

I've lurked on these boards for months, and have learned so much from all of you. Thank you!

After learning chickens only laid eggs for several years but had a lifespan of 10+ yrs, I decided on raising a small (3) flock of docile breeds as pets. I brought the girls home as 2 wk old chicks, and its been so amazing to watch their personalities evolve. They've also brought some much welcome structure into my life - I now get up an hour early each day and spend at least an hour every day cleaning their coop/run (they poop ALLOT lol).

Anywho, without further ado, I proudly introduce:

Junior (a silver laced cochin):

Bandida (a speckled sussex):

Elizabeth (a salmon faverolle):

 

[drumstick diva]

Did Elizabeth start as a dark chick and get lighter or vice versa? I'm wondering if her coloring is more "boyish." There is a Salmon Favorelles thread - if you put it in the serach box it would pop up. I think the people on there could best advise you.

All three chicks are abosolutely adorable tho - you done good!!

 

[steveurkel]

Did Elizabeth start as a dark chick and get lighter or vice versa? I'm wondering if her coloring is more "boyish." There is a Salmon Favorelles thread - if you put it in the serach box it would pop up. I think the people on there could best advise you.

All three chicks are abosolutely adorable tho - you done good!!

Oh no, that would suck for all of us (the girls love each other so much) - my City has a ban on roosters. Checking out the board now!

Thank you for your kind words and advice!

 

[13 chickens]

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Great to have you with us! Gorgeous birds!!!!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC and the world of poultry keeping.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[steveurkel]

Thanks Everyone!!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!