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!
Or at least the goofball having fun while I muddle through!
Maggie
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!

Maggie