Hi There!

[tempest555]

My family and I just moved to the “country” and I am restarting my chicken adventure after a 10 year hiatus. We started with 4 buff Orpingtons, 2 Eastereggers, and 2 Jersey Giants. A few weeks later, I picked up 5 Lavender Orpingtons, a Sapphire Gem, 1 Black Copper Maran, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte, and 1 Amberlink (sidebar: I think way too many are growing into roosters).

I have 4 children with 1 on the way and we are thoroughly enjoying our introduction to country living.

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[chickschool]

Oh no! Rooster are beautiful and can sometimes be friendly, I had a little silky who was delightful. He even walked on a leash but I raise my chicks in our living room and transport them to the school where I work during the day so they get lots of attention and handling. I’m so glad you are enjoying country living.

 

[Happy hen lover]

Welcome Mama, you will have a gorgeous egg basket( if they end up hens) enjoy your flock and glad your in country it's a great place for kiddos.

 

[janiedoe]

Hello, welcome to BYC, and congratulations on your move!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to activity here on BYC!
Congratulations on restarting a flock.

 

[tempest555]

Oh no! Rooster are beautiful and can sometimes be friendly, I had a little silky who was delightful. He even walked on a leash but I raise my chicks in our living room and transport them to the school where I work during the day so they get lots of attention and handling. I’m so glad you are enjoying country living.

Well, I think 5 out of 17 are Roos which could wreak havoc on my flock (at least that is my limited understanding). We plan on on keeping 1 or 2 if all 5 are roosters.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Hello and welcome to BYC! We’re so glad you joined us!

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome back! It's nice to meet you!