I'm a new member - Mary

[Mary Walton]

I have wanted to have chickens for years - fell in love with them at county fairs. I bought and read several books about keeping chickens and read backyard chicken magazines regularly for 2 years before I made the plunge so I would know what I was doing. I bought my first 4 chickens from a feed store near us 2 1/2 years ago. 2 Barred Rocks and 2 Rhode Island Reds

We lost one of our Rhode Island Reds to a hawk when they were 1 year old so we bought a rooster (Welsummer) and 3 more hens (2 Cream Leg Bars and 1 Welsummer) so our girls would have a defender. He's done a great job too!

BackYardChickens was one of the first resources I checked out when doing my research in preparation to beginning my chicken adventure

In addition to chickens I also love to garden, read, and watch sports (baseball and football)

My wonderful husband Ron does the bulk of taking care of the chickens and loves them just as much as I do! Whenever we go to the grocery he's always looking for treats to bring home to them (cantaloupe, cherry tomatoes, grapes, etc.). we are retired so we have lots of time to enjoy our babies!

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[lazy gardener]

Welcome Mary (and Ron). Enjoy prowling around on BYC. There are some good gardening threads on BYC. Enjoy! Have you checked out your state's thread? If you put your general location in your profile, it will help folks to connect with you regarding climate specific advice.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Mary and welcome to BYC We're so happy that you've joined us

 

[Pork Pie]

Thanks for joining us

 

[chickadoodles]

Hello Mary and Ron and welcome to BYC. So nice to meet you.

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet your Mary & Ron, hope you will enjoy BYC as much as we do.

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Mary Welcome!

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Rhode Island Red

I also hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[microchick]

From Missouri! Aren't Welsummer roosters just the best?! I have one who is so sweet tempered that he lets the OEGB cockerels beat him up.