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Introducing...Maggie!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Magpie31, Mar 20, 2011.

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  1. Mar 20, 2011 #1
    Magpie31

    Magpie31 Out Of The Brooder

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    Hello!

    Thought I would introduce myself. I am a married Mom of two (DS is 15, DD is 9) with number three arriving in late September. We live in town in South Dakota...just bought our house in October. I have always wanted to have chickens (I don't know why, I suspect you all do, though...), and since I just discovered that our city allows backyard chickens (no roosters, and they can't become a bother to the neighbors) I am trying to convince my DH that we need a few little hens in our yard. He has many questions, so I am here to do some research! I have a feeling I am going to find the answers I need, and since he gets a dreamy look in his eye when I start talking about fresh eggs, it shouldn't be too hard to convince him. DD is firmly on my side, and DS is convinced that I have completely lost my mind...but what teenager isn't convinced his parents are loons?

    I look forward to meeting everyone, and learning from all of you! Hopefully one day I will be the wise, experienced chicken-raiser who can impart my knowledge to others![​IMG] Or at least the goofball having fun while I muddle through!

    Maggie
     
  3. Mar 20, 2011 #2
    schellie69

    schellie69 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    [​IMG] from Kansas, I also live in town and have back yard chickens I love my little flock. They are so much fun.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2011 #3
    True Grit

    True Grit Chillin' With My Peeps

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    [​IMG] from MN. my DH likes to build things occasionally. That's what got him interested - the opportunity to build a coop. [​IMG] Hey whatever it takes.
     
  7. Mar 20, 2011 #4
    Magpie31

    Magpie31 Out Of The Brooder

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    Quote:Oooo a Minnesotan! I lived in Mankato for years!

    So, can I ask you something? How hard is it to keep the poor little things warm in one of our winters? Because that is the biggest thing I am worried about...
     
  9. Mar 20, 2011 #5
    dawg53

    dawg53 Humble

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    Welcome to BYC. You'll find all the answers you need here at BYC.
     
  11. Mar 20, 2011 #6
    Wild Trapper

    Wild Trapper Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Maggie, [​IMG] from John in Ohio [​IMG] First thing you need to know is, chickens are addictive. [​IMG]
     
  13. Mar 20, 2011 #7
    Desert Rooster

    Desert Rooster El Gallo Del Desierto

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    Hello [​IMG] from Hesperia, Ca and [​IMG]
     
  15. Mar 20, 2011 #8
    UrbanFarmerGirl

    UrbanFarmerGirl Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Maybe making it a project for your daughter will help win him over. I would caution against maing an argument for saving money if you want a little backyard flock... I tried that, and between the cost of the coop (free plan, cheap leftover paint/stain, cheapest possible lumber and plywood) and the feed, it is definitely not a great money saver. However, if you own your home and keep a good sized group for years and years, eventually it will become more cost effective. I view it more as a hobby, that repays us with friendly chickens and a few eggs every day. Once you start to get eggs, it is constant positive reinforcement. I think we'll always keep chickens, because it is really a lot of fun, and not too much work. One of the best money saving tips I can give you is to make friends with the produce guy at the grocery store. Our food co-op gives us big baskets of free produce trimmings and wilted lettuce, and that makes up about 50% of our chickens' diet.
     
  17. Mar 20, 2011 #9
    MSDeb

    MSDeb Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Welcome to BYC
     
  19. Mar 20, 2011 #10
    Arcnadius

    Arcnadius Chillin' With My Peeps

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    We are about to become a chicken family (11 days and counting!) and my DS - a teenager - also thinks I've fallen off my rocker. What do they know, anyway?
     
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