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Welcome. I have two barred rocks in my flock. They are smart and curious.(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Pretty new....last six weeks
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 7, one more than the city will let me keep but what am I supposed to to with the extra chick the hatchery sent??
(3) What breeds do you have? All Barred Rock chicks
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Figuring that out
(5) What are some of your other hobbies? Woodworking, gardening
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share. 71 years young, Retired (or just plain TIRED_) English Springer that is still getting used to the girls... Wife about to retire, nurse, married 42 years
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? Have been here several times in the past few years but the city just passed a chicken ordinance, so I will be here a lot!