Hi from Newbie in NC

[donnavee]

Hi,

I live on 2 acres in NC and though my grandmother always had chickens I had been away from them for many years. That is until I decided I wanted chickens and ordered 8 from My Pet Chicken last April. I have 2 RIRs, 2 Black Stars, 2 Australorps & 2 EEs - all girls. And the chicken bug bit hard so I already have an order in for 6 more, due this April.

Originally, my husband went along with the chicken thing with amused, but somewhat detached interest. But once that box of little chicks was opened and he held one of those little fuzzy, peeping balls of fluff - he was smitten. So last Summer when I suggested the "girls" would be more comfortable in a larger coop, he just grinned and said, "yeah, and we can get some more chickens". And I thought I would have to convince him.

I happened upon this site back when I was doing lots of google searches and trying to learn as much about raising and caring for chickens and I am amazed at all the really good info, ideas and fun stories.

My husband and I are retired and in addition to spoiling our chickens, we love gardening, hiking, and music.

 

[TaLani]

from Bryson City, NC! Some of my girls have come from MPC too.

 

[NGT ANGL]

from Virginia!

 

[auskittle]

from nothern ca.

 

[teach1rusl]

from Indiana. My girls came from MPC as well! That's sweet that your DH is such a willing victim...lol. My girls have really grown on my DH too...he did NOT want them on the porch at all at first. A week ago he pulled a chair over (on the porch) and asked if I was going to be calling them over...lol!

 

[NewHopePoultry]

from Missouri

 

[b.hromada]

and

from S. Florida! Glad you joined us!

Its great your DH is letting you get more girls! They are addicting, aren't they? Enjoy!!!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from Ohio. You found a great place.

 

[M To The Maxx]

 

[texasgal]

A big Texas sized ..

You'll love it here!