My name is Barbiee
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am new to chickens. I inherited chickens about six months ago from friends that were moving, and needed someone to take them.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have two, they free range during the day in my small yard, which is now pretty much dirt.
Soon my neighbors two Buff Orpington chicks will join my two. Limit is four where we live for backyard chickens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
Australorp, Nuggi, and a Rhode Island Red, Omi, or maybe she’s a RIR mix,
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
They have marvelous personalities, are extroverted communicators and just plain fun. It’s fun to watch them get excited for food, and how thy run towards you. They really work the soil, and are good with kitchen scraps. The eggs are great!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Single motherworking and going to school, so time is tight. When I can, I like hand sewing, making jewelry, and going on walks. I’m building a chicken run with my neighbors. And slowly getting the back yard ready to plant a “chicken proof” vegetable/fruit garden.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My family is myself and my two adopted daughters.
Pets:
A blind epileptic husky, Noodle
An epileptic silver tally cat, Chloe.
A cross eyed, paw deformed orange tabby Louie, his front claws grow together. He can not retract them, they’re like a “hook.”
One normal but skittish silver tabby, Feather.
I work with elders as a care giver, while going to school for a degree in public health.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I had questions and was searching for answers. I still have questions.
I think I found BYC about a month ago.
I joined today because one of the 5 week old chick next door, swallowed my small pearl, post back, earring.
I am looking for guidance.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am new to chickens. I inherited chickens about six months ago from friends that were moving, and needed someone to take them.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have two, they free range during the day in my small yard, which is now pretty much dirt.
Soon my neighbors two Buff Orpington chicks will join my two. Limit is four where we live for backyard chickens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
Australorp, Nuggi, and a Rhode Island Red, Omi, or maybe she’s a RIR mix,
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
They have marvelous personalities, are extroverted communicators and just plain fun. It’s fun to watch them get excited for food, and how thy run towards you. They really work the soil, and are good with kitchen scraps. The eggs are great!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Single motherworking and going to school, so time is tight. When I can, I like hand sewing, making jewelry, and going on walks. I’m building a chicken run with my neighbors. And slowly getting the back yard ready to plant a “chicken proof” vegetable/fruit garden.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My family is myself and my two adopted daughters.
Pets:
A blind epileptic husky, Noodle
An epileptic silver tally cat, Chloe.
A cross eyed, paw deformed orange tabby Louie, his front claws grow together. He can not retract them, they’re like a “hook.”
One normal but skittish silver tabby, Feather.
I work with elders as a care giver, while going to school for a degree in public health.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I had questions and was searching for answers. I still have questions.
I think I found BYC about a month ago.
I joined today because one of the 5 week old chick next door, swallowed my small pearl, post back, earring.
I am looking for guidance.
You may also isolate the chick to a small box and hope that it passes the earring and does not retain it in its gizzard like grit. Good luck.
Welcome aboard!
