Hi! I've been wavering back and forth for about 5 years on getting chickens. We live in Pittsburgh, PA and our ordinances do allow them, but I worry about neighbors still complaining. We also travel a lot, but I do have my sister that has offered to help with them while we are away (usually about 6 - 8 weeks a year).
So, heres my intro questions....
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I do not have any yet, I'm still planning my coop and have applied for my chicken permit!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
None.
Hoping to have 4 - 6 within the next 2 months!
(3) What breeds do you have?
I know I want at least 2 silkies. I'm undecided on the others.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Well, I think they're cute...for starters. But, the benefits...ticks are a big problem here, and I don't like using chemicals to treat my yard. Plus, who wouldn't want fresh eggs???
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Photography, scrapbooking & general crafting, camping, hiking, boating, fishing, traveling (Disney World junkie) and just being a mom!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I am a 39 year old woman, married to my high school sweetheart. We live in Pittsburgh, PA and have 1 daughter, she is 14 going on 24...as they all are. We have 3 dogs (yorkie and 2 yorkie poos) and 3 cats that are strictly indoor rescue snobs. We also have 1 crazy hamster that probably thinks she rules the world. I'm a travel agent & photographer...but I work from home to be here for my family when they need me.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I googled! I have been gathering information about keeping chickens for a few years now, and I've finally decided it is time!! So, I need to chat with my fellow chickeners. Yeah, I know thats not a real word. Just let me live, okay??? lol
Lori
So, heres my intro questions....
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I do not have any yet, I'm still planning my coop and have applied for my chicken permit!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
None.
Hoping to have 4 - 6 within the next 2 months!(3) What breeds do you have?
I know I want at least 2 silkies. I'm undecided on the others.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Well, I think they're cute...for starters. But, the benefits...ticks are a big problem here, and I don't like using chemicals to treat my yard. Plus, who wouldn't want fresh eggs???
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Photography, scrapbooking & general crafting, camping, hiking, boating, fishing, traveling (Disney World junkie) and just being a mom!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I am a 39 year old woman, married to my high school sweetheart. We live in Pittsburgh, PA and have 1 daughter, she is 14 going on 24...as they all are. We have 3 dogs (yorkie and 2 yorkie poos) and 3 cats that are strictly indoor rescue snobs. We also have 1 crazy hamster that probably thinks she rules the world. I'm a travel agent & photographer...but I work from home to be here for my family when they need me.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I googled! I have been gathering information about keeping chickens for a few years now, and I've finally decided it is time!! So, I need to chat with my fellow chickeners. Yeah, I know thats not a real word. Just let me live, okay??? lol
Lori
Glad you joined. 
