Hi. I'm a first time back yard chicken owner.

[VBirmingham]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes. Got chicks in the beginning of April that were born 3/23/2017

(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 4

(3) What breeds do you have? Buff Orpington, Black Australorp, Easter Egger, Speckled Sussex

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Welcome, you have a nice little diverse flock. You must be getting some nice eggs by now.

 

[VBirmingham]

Welcome, you have a nice little diverse flock. You must be getting some nice eggs by now.

Thank you, I am and I finally had green eggs and ham! My 34 week old Buff Orpington is the only "slacker" in the egg laying department but she's pretty busy bossing everyone around. How do your critters fare in the Wisconsin winters?

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[CHlCK3N]

Welcome to BYC!

I hope you find your place here, if you need any help, ask away on the forums! Many people are willing to help you with any issues that arise.

 

[N F C]

Nice mixed flock you have!

If you'd like to chat with other members in your area, use this link to find your state (or country) thread:find-your-states-thread.270925

Best wishes to you and thanks for joining us!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happyto have you join the family. Enjoy your time here!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Thank you, I am and I finally had green eggs and ham! My 34 week old Buff Orpington is the only "slacker" in the egg laying department but she's pretty busy bossing everyone around. How do your critters fare in the Wisconsin winters?

I love my buff Orpingtons. My chickens do pretty well during our cold winters. Some days are a bit rough, but most days they do fine. It's those -20's with those -40's wind chills that make things harder. Maybe this year we will be lucky enough not to have those weeks of those temperatures. They are harder on me than my chickens.