Hi...

[pgosnell]

My name is Patrick...Just moved out onto 40 acres a year ago...Wife and three sons...big homesteading plans...slow start...just got my first four chickens...would like up to 20 layers by summer...fun fun...central NC...

 

[holm25]

WELCOME TO BACKYARD CHICKENS HOPE YOU REACH YOUR GOAL OF TWENTY HENS

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

So glad you could join our community! Good luck with the homesteading plans. Living off the land is good for both body and mind.

If you need any tips and hints on raising your new flock, stop by our learning center for lots of great reads on all the aspects of keeping your new flock...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Enjoy all your new adventures and welcome to our flock!

 

[FeatherBird]

My name is Patrick...Just moved out onto 40 acres a year ago...Wife and three sons...big homesteading plans...slow start...just got my first four chickens...would like up to 20 layers by summer...fun fun...central NC...

WELCOME PATRICK!!! WHAT KIND OF CHICKENS DO YOU HAVE?

 

[pgosnell]

They were "rescue chickens". A friend moved and couldn't take them. I think they are RRI mixes and White Rock mixes...Today I will be getting some Buff Orpington chicks and then soon some White Rocks...I like the Heritage breeds...

 

[FeatherBird]

They were "rescue chickens". A friend moved and couldn't take them. I think they are RRI mixes and White Rock mixes...Today I will be getting some Buff Orpington chicks and then soon some White Rocks...I like the Heritage breeds...

OOOHHH!!

 

[gander007]

great to have a homesteader

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Congratulations on your new farm and start on chicken keeping! There are some nice threads on heritage breeds you might like to check out, here is the main one https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/849075/heritage-large-fowl-phase-ii
Be sure to check out the BYC Learning Center, lots of good articles on all aspects of chicken keeping. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
And it is always fun to check out your state thread for chicken keeping neighbors https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/91762/north-carolina

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the flock