Hi friends! I moved from Denver to Sonoma County a little over a month ago and am fortunate enough to have a little over an acre of land. The new (to me) house came with a chicken coop so I've known for a few months that I wanted to get chickens. That time has come. 
I've been reading through BYC threads for months but decided to join today and make it official.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yep, brand new to chickens. I got my chickens on April 21st and April 28th. I researched the breeds that I wanted and the supply store had them available on different weekends.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Seven. I only wanted to start with 5 but I've read about chicken math and now I finally get it.
(3) What breeds do you have?
1 Silver Laced Wyandotte named Dani - born April 25th
2 Buff Orpingtons named Roberta and Ava - born April 25th
2 Cuckoo Marans named Mitchie and Dean- born April 19th
2 Ameraucanas named Vonita and Rosie- borns April 19th
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Probably the same way 99% of people find out about it. I did a Google search with a question about chickens and was directed to the forums.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening (the new house also came with 19 raised and in-ground beds), road and mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, downhill skiing, cooking, photography, concerts, home improvements (is that considered a hobby since I enjoy it??). Just to name a few.
I have a lot to learn so I'm looking forward to spending some time here.
Here's my 2 y.o. rescue mutt, Revi with Ava, a 3 day old BO.
I've been reading through BYC threads for months but decided to join today and make it official. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yep, brand new to chickens. I got my chickens on April 21st and April 28th. I researched the breeds that I wanted and the supply store had them available on different weekends.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Seven. I only wanted to start with 5 but I've read about chicken math and now I finally get it.
(3) What breeds do you have?
1 Silver Laced Wyandotte named Dani - born April 25th
2 Buff Orpingtons named Roberta and Ava - born April 25th
2 Cuckoo Marans named Mitchie and Dean- born April 19th
2 Ameraucanas named Vonita and Rosie- borns April 19th
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Probably the same way 99% of people find out about it. I did a Google search with a question about chickens and was directed to the forums.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening (the new house also came with 19 raised and in-ground beds), road and mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, downhill skiing, cooking, photography, concerts, home improvements (is that considered a hobby since I enjoy it??). Just to name a few.
I have a lot to learn so I'm looking forward to spending some time here.
Here's my 2 y.o. rescue mutt, Revi with Ava, a 3 day old BO.
We are glad you joined our flock!
Welcome from New Orleans, hope you enjoy your time here, lots of good threads to learn from. And don't be shy about asking questions, also lots of friendly, knowledgable people (who are also non judgemental) here to help. Hope you enjoy your new home.
