Introducing myself

Elderado

In the Brooder
Jul 14, 2025
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(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

A few months ago I knew absolutely nothing about raising chickens. Then the lady of the house bought six chicks and asked me to make a small brooder out of a 40 gallon storage tote followed by a bit larger wooden one a couple weeks later. I stole the designs from folks on the internet because I don’t have a creative bone in my body. Then I immediately had to start building a coop and 16 foot run. I had no idea how much thought went into building a proper hen house, but I learned a lot about chickens in the process.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?

Six

(3) What breeds do you have?

I don’t know. Three are black and three are brown.

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?

I do not like birds at all in general. Never have. They’ve always creeped me out a little bit, but watching these girls grow up has been good entertainment. I don’t ever get tired of watching them. They’re like the six stooges. I know they’re really smart in some ways but they are also pretty stupid in others and I can’t help being fascinated by their ridiculous behavior.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?

Building stuff, gardening, yard work, solving problems.
 

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Wow!
Love your creations! Those builds are beautiful!
Sounds like these girls might just worm their way into your heart ❤️.
It happened to all of us.
Welcome to BYC!
Thankyou very much. I told their chicken mom a few months ago I’d build whatever she wanted but that I wasn’t taking care of them period. That lasted about 3 business days. Fell right into over-protective father mode. I’ve gotten soft on animals here in the second half of my life. I don’t know what happened to me. 😂😂
 
Greetings & Salutations. Welcome.

Wow, your coop and run are beautiful and very functional. Great job.
Where are you located? If near S Ohio, I have a job for you. 🤣

This is a wonderful site on which to Learn and enjoy.
We are pleased to have you in the community.
Thankyou very much. I’m about 25 minutes south of St.Louis, MO. If you cover the shipping I’ll cut you a deal. I can make it any way you want it! We can have it in good old Ohio in a couple weeks. Tell your friends!
And I’m already flattered by this group’s kindness and warm welcome. I like it when people like things I’ve made 😂. You all have some good manners!
 

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