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[ChickenQuilt]

Hi; new to chickens, but not new to chicken stories. My great grandparents raised them for food in CO, OK, AR and then CA where they ended up in the 1930's. I grew up in Los Angeles, married an Army soldier and now live in Louisiana (that other 'LA'). It was a job-transfer move for my husband. I agreed to move because I wanted to have rural yard space to try my hand at raising chickens. Friends in my autism/aspergers family group told me "Buff Orpingtons." So I now have Nine 9-wk old hens; they arrived the 1st of Aug, just days old. My own offspring (with autism) are enjoying the chicken antics (they chase our cats, who dash away in evasive moves). My dog herds them, but makes them scatter. We bought a commercially available plastic coop/run on wheels. I love watching them get the bugs (we have love bug season and they love to snack on them). and have planted snacking herbs and veggies for them. Never a dull day anymore.

 

[smfarman]

Hi; new to chickens, but not new to chicken stories. My great grandparents raised them for food in CO, OK, AR and then CA where they ended up in the 1930's. I grew up in Los Angeles, married an Army soldier and now live in Louisiana (that other 'LA'). It was a job-transfer move for my husband. I agreed to move because I wanted to have rural yard space to try my hand at raising chickens. Friends in my autism/aspergers family group told me "Buff Orpingtons." So I now have Nine 9-wk old hens; they arrived the 1st of Aug, just days old. My own offspring (with autism) are enjoying the chicken antics (they chase our cats, who dash away in evasive moves). My dog herds them, but makes them scatter. We bought a commercially available plastic coop/run on wheels. I love watching them get the bugs (we have love bug season and they love to snack on them). and have planted snacking herbs and veggies for them. Never a dull day anymore.

Welcome to BYC, glad you joined. There are a lot of great people here that know a lot about raising chickens and will help out when asked
I enjoy spending hours watching my girls, too.

 

[EggWalrus]

Welcome to the Flock! Hope you enjoy it here. There is a wealth of knowledge for you to use, and I'm sure you will contribute what knowledge you aquire in your chicken adventure! There is nothing as satisfying as lending a little know-how to a friend in need!
Thanks for joining!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Willowspirit]

Congratulations on chicken raising. I just started my first flock in March. I love them! I have buff Orpingtons and Wyandottes. They all have different personalities. Welcome to BYC!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Chicken's can be addicting. Good luck with your flock, and I hope they give you many egg's!

 

[BullChick]

 

[Ted_Harrell]

ChickenQuilt, glad to see you carrying on you grandparents legacy, and glad the children are enjoying the new family members so much. Enjoy your flock and the time spent with your children. They grow up so fast....

 

[Kiwibird]

Welcome! Chickens are so entertaining for kids, and they can learn a lot through interacting with them, too. Thanks for joining us here.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!