ChickenBrawk00
In the Brooder
- Jun 9, 2024
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Hi from upstate NY!
My family got our first chicks in spring 2021 from tractor supply and have had so much fun learning and caring for our flock.
We started with 4 pullets (2 ISAs and 2 Jersey Giants) and 2 (accidental) cockerels (unknown breed), of which we still have 2 Jersey hens and the 2 roos.
Last year we got another 6 pullets from cackle hatchery (2 Orpingtons, 1 black star, 1 Easter egger, 1 brahma, and 1 australorp) and 2 (accidental) cockerels(1 olive egger and 1 brahma), for a total of 12 current chickens.
I live on 8 forested acres with my parents and three siblings, and our 5 cats, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit, and 2 parakeets. The chicks were our first experience with keeping real livestock animals, though I did work at a farm sanctuary for some time. The animals are my personal passion and reason for living. I can't imagine life without them.
I joined BYC forums to talk about my birds, share my experiences, and hopefully learn a bit more from other chicken keepers.
Stay frosty,
ChickenBrawk
My family got our first chicks in spring 2021 from tractor supply and have had so much fun learning and caring for our flock.
We started with 4 pullets (2 ISAs and 2 Jersey Giants) and 2 (accidental) cockerels (unknown breed), of which we still have 2 Jersey hens and the 2 roos.
Last year we got another 6 pullets from cackle hatchery (2 Orpingtons, 1 black star, 1 Easter egger, 1 brahma, and 1 australorp) and 2 (accidental) cockerels(1 olive egger and 1 brahma), for a total of 12 current chickens.
I live on 8 forested acres with my parents and three siblings, and our 5 cats, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit, and 2 parakeets. The chicks were our first experience with keeping real livestock animals, though I did work at a farm sanctuary for some time. The animals are my personal passion and reason for living. I can't imagine life without them.
I joined BYC forums to talk about my birds, share my experiences, and hopefully learn a bit more from other chicken keepers.
Stay frosty,
ChickenBrawk
Your place sounds wonderful!
