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[ShantelWade]

Hello! I've had chickens for just 3 years now. I got 6 brahmas initially and then adopted a lone rhode island red. Lost one of my brahmas to natural death. (She was always a little off and needed special attention and care, but super sweet.) Then had a hawk get 2 more brahmas. Just got another 5 brahmas and one rhode island red(my 8 yr old daughter wanted a friend for the other red). So now we have 10. 8 brahmas and 2 reds. I'm just now introducing the 6, 14 week old chicks to my other 4. My older lone rhode island(ruby) is not so nice at the moment! My husband and i built a lovely coop when we first got them. They have ran around our fenced in back yard so far, but since a hawk got 2 of them in the winter- we need to do a run. I love looking out the back of the house and see them just pecking around. I have 2 dogs that just hang out with them when they're outside. My 10 month old lil boy loves to watch them!

 

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[Teila]

I am sorry to hear of your losses

I do 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.

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

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

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Be sure to read up on integration.

 

[drumstick diva]

Hi Shantel, so glad you joined us at Backyard chickens

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Shantel
Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Happy to have you here with us!

 

[Kiki]

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