Hi Everyone,
I used to be a member of BYC a few years ago when I first took the leap to raise chickens ( 16 of 'em ) - what an amazing experience : ) I couldnt have asked for a better group of girls. Anyways long story short - a breakup in a relationship led me to leave my beautiful girls behind and start a new life in a new area... fast forward about 3 years...to today! I live in a rural area, on 3 acres of property surrounded by bush with my handsome English Springer Spaniel " Harley " and my BF. Last spring I wanted to get some chicks again but thought it be best to wait as we just bought our house last April and we had soo much going on - building a coop was the last thing on my mind. Also last year with the help of the BF we built a raised garden ( in my pic ) and that kept me busy...not too big not too small just enough for the two of us. It turned out amazing, although I didnt plan for what I would do with all my harvest so a lot spoiled
this year I will plan better and I will learn how to can and store everything properly ( and of course share with my new peeps ) I have just ordered 5 dual purpose chicks - day old hatch choice - which means a mix of breeds but I wont know what until I pick them up...and I either get them next order or in two weeks. I plan to brood in Harleys old dog crate which will be the perfect size and then, move to a coop which will be built from an old... verryyyy old desk that came in the basement of our house. I look forward to getting back into things and re learning everything " chicken " ... I will try to post pictures as I go and contribute where I can... I also cant wait to eat fresh eggs again ( YUM! )
Kcco!!
I used to be a member of BYC a few years ago when I first took the leap to raise chickens ( 16 of 'em ) - what an amazing experience : ) I couldnt have asked for a better group of girls. Anyways long story short - a breakup in a relationship led me to leave my beautiful girls behind and start a new life in a new area... fast forward about 3 years...to today! I live in a rural area, on 3 acres of property surrounded by bush with my handsome English Springer Spaniel " Harley " and my BF. Last spring I wanted to get some chicks again but thought it be best to wait as we just bought our house last April and we had soo much going on - building a coop was the last thing on my mind. Also last year with the help of the BF we built a raised garden ( in my pic ) and that kept me busy...not too big not too small just enough for the two of us. It turned out amazing, although I didnt plan for what I would do with all my harvest so a lot spoiled
this year I will plan better and I will learn how to can and store everything properly ( and of course share with my new peeps ) I have just ordered 5 dual purpose chicks - day old hatch choice - which means a mix of breeds but I wont know what until I pick them up...and I either get them next order or in two weeks. I plan to brood in Harleys old dog crate which will be the perfect size and then, move to a coop which will be built from an old... verryyyy old desk that came in the basement of our house. I look forward to getting back into things and re learning everything " chicken " ... I will try to post pictures as I go and contribute where I can... I also cant wait to eat fresh eggs again ( YUM! )
and Welcome Back To BYC and to chickens! Good luck with your new chicks when you get them, will be fun to figure out breeds. That was a pretty garden you had last year, bet the chicks will appreciate it this year.
