- Nov 15, 2014
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Hello, everyone, and I'm happy to be joining this group where I can make friends, ask for help, and get some support (as needed
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(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I've owned chickens for about 8 years, I think, and my flock has increased, then decreased over that period of time. At the moment, I have 4 hens.
(2) What breeds do you have?
One hen is an Auracana, Gracie, one a red tipped Wyandotte, Foxy, and my other 2 are, hens of unknown breeding.
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
I learned about this group when I attended a workshop about "Winterizing Chickens."
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
A few other interests, actually my primary one, is riding. I own a Fox Trotter, Treasure, and a mini hores Misty. I also garden, knit, read, and bake.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have a Boston Terror (misspelled intentionally), 2 cats, and a parakeet. I live on a small farm, and always have stuff to do. I also teach English as a Second Language - I'm so busy!
What I worry about is the freezing cold weather. Last year 7 hens dies : ( and I attributed it to the cold. Last week some animal got into my coop and killed 3 of my hens - I was so sad.
To prevent another tragedy like either of those, I have insulated the ceiling of the coop, added lots of bedding, and last weekend, my boyfriend put up the door you see in the picture - it's perfect. Now I'm feeling a bit more confident, and I'd like to find at least 3 more hens to add to my flock.
Louise
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I've owned chickens for about 8 years, I think, and my flock has increased, then decreased over that period of time. At the moment, I have 4 hens.
(2) What breeds do you have?
One hen is an Auracana, Gracie, one a red tipped Wyandotte, Foxy, and my other 2 are, hens of unknown breeding.
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
I learned about this group when I attended a workshop about "Winterizing Chickens."
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
A few other interests, actually my primary one, is riding. I own a Fox Trotter, Treasure, and a mini hores Misty. I also garden, knit, read, and bake.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have a Boston Terror (misspelled intentionally), 2 cats, and a parakeet. I live on a small farm, and always have stuff to do. I also teach English as a Second Language - I'm so busy!
What I worry about is the freezing cold weather. Last year 7 hens dies : ( and I attributed it to the cold. Last week some animal got into my coop and killed 3 of my hens - I was so sad.
To prevent another tragedy like either of those, I have insulated the ceiling of the coop, added lots of bedding, and last weekend, my boyfriend put up the door you see in the picture - it's perfect. Now I'm feeling a bit more confident, and I'd like to find at least 3 more hens to add to my flock.
Louise
and Welcome To BYC! Sorry for your losses.
