Intro about me, a "ChickenBeliever"

Hi!
I am new to raising chickens, and in the process of making a paradise for them in my city backyard! I purchased 7 chicks at random, mostly coming from TSC in Washington State. I have no idea what breeds they are; they were just cute and I couldn't leave them at the store! I ran into Backyard Chickens while learning what I can about these "girls" (hmmmm) I have a lot of interests, so it does make it difficult to pursue any one thing, but for this summer, the chickens win! We have 4 felines, and only one gets to go outside, as he is a very good boy. We have semi-introduced the smells of the chicks and let him see them, so he will leave them alone later when in their new coop and run. I trust he will be good because he leaves the squirrels alone now. Plus, he is a bit stout to be able to catch anything! I call myself "ChickenBeliever", because I never thought that you could be so drawn to chickens socially. Was a total surprise to me. Thanks for reading and I look forward to learning how to raise healthy and happy friends with the help of your site.

 

Thank you so much, GGFF!

 

Thanks for your note Haley! I see you are from Arkansas! I feel a draw there. Perhaps one day I will move from the city. That is the hope! I can come on down and get laughed at for about a week with my "accent", and then I would blend right in! My voice is a quick-shifter! Take care!

 

Thanks for the welcome, BC neighbor! I hope you get more hens than roos! I didn't fare so well...darn buggars are so darling but the city fellas understandably do not allow them. Have fun!