Hi, from Vancouver, WA

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auntpa-k

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Apr 10, 2011
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My name is Paula, nieces and nephews have called me Aunt Pa for as long as I can remember. I started my journey into this world of chickens last summer when I spent a few weeks with my mother in southern IL. She lives on the edge of some property of my sis and her family out in the country. Mom, along with my sister, has chickens, a few ducks, geese, dogs, horses, cats and so forth. I, having lived in cities most of my adult, had forgotten what country life was. And how I missed it! But I eventually had to go back home.
So skipping ahead.....back in WA, there seems to be a new (ok maybe not new, but it seems to be making a comeback) with a hobby of keeping small flocks of chickens in backyards. News, magazines... could it be possible to do this in Vancouver?? And get a taste of that country that I had when I was in IL??
After arguing, (I mean discussing) discussing the possiblity with my husband, I thought I would check it out. And it wasn't even that hard.
I made a few phone calls, looked into zoning and animal laws and now here I am......Today, I have coop in progress. Converting an unused doghouse. Eggs in an incubator and a brooding box ready! The wait is awful! I did order a chick at our local feed store (just in case I failed in the hatching department) so I know I have one silkie chick coming in a couple of weeks. I have also done some investigating, and discovered local breeders, so I do have ways of getting more if needed. But right now, in my incubator, I have a few silkie eggs and 2 different batches of serama eggs. I am still very much a newbie and I'm thrilled I found this website!! I'm a reader, so I have read everything I can get my hands on, books, magazines and what I have found on the internet. But I still need information from others that have had hands-on experiences. (I'm not really a 'meat' eater, but I do like fresh eggs for breakfast. Tons better then store bought!) But I have discovered that I do like chickens best from the pet aspect. I think that is what drawn me to silkies and now to the seramas. Our yard is a nice size, but still small. The smaller sized chicken seemed like a perfect pet. (If I can get some of them to hatch) I have read they are not the easiest to hatch. (fingers crossed)
Well I didn't come here to write a book (sorry:( ) I'm here to introduce myself, to meet others, and to learn about Chickens!!
Name, Paula. From, Vancouver, WA. Married. 4 dogs, 1 cat (2 other pt time cats), and a tank full of fish. I don't work. (ok. Work-yes. Paid-no!) My hobbies are beading, decorative and jewelry, crafting, and now my newest hobby...learning about chickens! (or as my mom calls it, "chicken crazy"!!)

Thanks in advance, (for all your great information) and letting me rant.
Paula (aunt-pa)
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Chicken Crazy newbie
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from WA state!

I just thought I would put in a good word for Catdance silkies (kelar on BYC). I have hatched out silkies from her eggs and they are adorable. I live north of Vancouver. She is in Yacolt and has a website.

I don't have seramas, so I can't tell you about them, except to look into their heat requirements...they are not cold hardy at ALL. You might find more information by searching if you are interested on BYC.

See you around BYC!
 
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I'm a newbie in WA state too. Hopefully your husband will warm to the idea...mine was reluctant from the get go, but yesterday as he watched the chicks tearing through a bed of weeds, he realized that inexpensive egg-laying yardworkers are no bad thing. Then he said the dangerous words: "We should get more...."
 

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