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  1. Mar 21, 2015 #1
    canaday413

    canaday413 Chirping

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    Hi Everyone!!

    I'm Elicia and new around here. I have loved and dreamed of owing (pet) chickens for a looooong time and am finally taking the plunge! I am a wife of 13 years and mommy of a 3 and 7 year old. We are all excited about our new adventure. We haven't bought any chicks just yet but are getting prepared. I'm sure I will have a ton of questions. :)

    Nice to meet you!
     
  2. Mar 21, 2015 #2
    Chicken Girl1

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    Hello [​IMG]and Welcome to BYC![​IMG]

    Glad to have you join! Feel free to make yourself at home! What breeds do you plan on getting?
     
  3. Mar 21, 2015 #3
    BantamLover21

    BantamLover21 Crowing 5 Years

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    [​IMG] I'm glad you joined our "flock!"

    Good luck with your future chickens! Have you thought about what breeds you want?

    If you have any questions, just ask! We'll be happy to help. [​IMG] I would advise checking out the informative Learning Center, too: Learning Center Articles
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2015 #4
    Wyandottes7

    Wyandottes7 Crowing 5 Years

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    Welcome to BYC, Elicia![​IMG] I'm glad you joined us.

    We'll be happy to answer all of your questions! Good luck with your future flock.[​IMG]
     
  5. Mar 21, 2015 #5
    canaday413

    canaday413 Chirping

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    Hi!

    Thanks Chicken Girl1! I am pretty ignorant about breeds to be honest. I think I would like to have a couple Ameraucanas. :) I am at the mercy of what pullets they have available at Tractor Supply though. I can't chance getting a rooster as a live in a neighborhood and don't want to disturb the peace. haha! I think they currently have Barred Rock and Leghorn pullets. I have read great things about both breeds so I am happy to start off with those ladies. ;-)
     
  6. Mar 21, 2015 #6
    BantamFan4Life

    BantamFan4Life LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO. Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! :)
     
  7. Mar 21, 2015 #7
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member 8 Years

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  8. Mar 21, 2015 #8
    Michael OShay

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    Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided join to our flock. Raising chickens is a wonderful experience for children. My 7 year old granddaughter (pictured in my avatar) loves our chickens. Ameraucanas (if they come from a tractor supply, feed store, or hatchery, they will actually be Easter Eggers instead of true Ameraucanas) are a good choice for children. They are my granddaughter's favorites. She loves their colored eggs. With children though, I would avoid the Leghorns which are usually high strung and flighty. Other breeds with a well deserved reputation for being calm and gentle (potential lap pets) are Australorps, Orpingtons, Brahmas, Cochins, Sussex, and Faverolles. If egg production is a priority, Australorps are the best layers on this list. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck in getting your chicks.
     
  9. Mar 21, 2015 #9
    Kelsie2290

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    Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC!
     
  10. Mar 21, 2015 #10
    Mountain Peeps

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    Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

    Chickens are sure fun to raise! Good luck with this new adventure! You sure have joined the right website!
     
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