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SuzEggers

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Though I am a new member, I have used this site since March of '17 to learn about all things chicken. At first I was trying to determine whether or not back yard chickens were for me.
May of '17 I started my backyard flock and have never looked back! I have 3 Buff Orpingtons, 3 Red Rock, and an EasterEgger. I also started with 2 bantams, both of which I've lost to unforeseen circumstance (being the newbie that I am). I started chicks, all of which turned out to be hens.
I am almost 3 years out from removal of a benign brain tumor which has left some neurologic, motor disadvantage. But my girls don't know that! I call them my Therapy Chicks! Working to make their coop safe and keeping it clean, providing them nutritious food, water and snacks, and making plans an interesting chicken yard for them, has been great fun and challenging for me in the very best way. The girls started laying eggs in early December and I have given eggs to friends and neighbors, even workmen who have come to the house for repairs or services! The delight in their eyes to receive fresh eggs is only the icing on the cake to the personal delight I have taken in being the friend caregiver of my beautiful feathered friends. I'm looking forward to my new friends who also enjoy their chickens.
 
Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Fresh eggs are indeed a treat :)

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - Find Your State Thread


Best wishes

Pork Pie
 
Hello and welcome to BYC!! It’s so nice to have you join us! welcome.gif
Chickens are great that way, aren't they?

This video may help with learning how to navigate the new site.


If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of us. :)
 
SuzEggers said:
Though I am a new member, I have used this site since March of '17 to learn about all things chicken. At first I was trying to determine whether or not back yard chickens were for me.
May of '17 I started my backyard flock and have never looked back! I have 3 Buff Orpingtons, 3 Red Rock, and an EasterEgger. I also started with 2 bantams, both of which I've lost to unforeseen circumstance (being the newbie that I am). I started chicks, all of which turned out to be hens.
I am almost 3 years out from removal of a benign brain tumor which has left some neurologic, motor disadvantage. But my girls don't know that! I call them my Therapy Chicks! Working to make their coop safe and keeping it clean, providing them nutritious food, water and snacks, and making plans an interesting chicken yard for them, has been great fun and challenging for me in the very best way. The girls started laying eggs in early December and I have given eggs to friends and neighbors, even workmen who have come to the house for repairs or services! The delight in their eyes to receive fresh eggs is only the icing on the cake to the personal delight I have taken in being the friend caregiver of my beautiful feathered friends. I'm looking forward to my new friends who also enjoy their chickens.
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Great post and welcome aboard. What a nice story and what a great attitude! I do think chickens work as therapy animals. Maybe not in the usual way but they bring a lot to our lives and it's just fun raising and caring for them. So many rewards. I hope you enjoy the site!
 
SuzEggers said:
Though I am a new member, I have used this site since March of '17 to learn about all things chicken. At first I was trying to determine whether or not back yard chickens were for me.
May of '17 I started my backyard flock and have never looked back! I have 3 Buff Orpingtons, 3 Red Rock, and an EasterEgger. I also started with 2 bantams, both of which I've lost to unforeseen circumstance (being the newbie that I am). I started chicks, all of which turned out to be hens.
I am almost 3 years out from removal of a benign brain tumor which has left some neurologic, motor disadvantage. But my girls don't know that! I call them my Therapy Chicks! Working to make their coop safe and keeping it clean, providing them nutritious food, water and snacks, and making plans an interesting chicken yard for them, has been great fun and challenging for me in the very best way. The girls started laying eggs in early December and I have given eggs to friends and neighbors, even workmen who have come to the house for repairs or services! The delight in their eyes to receive fresh eggs is only the icing on the cake to the personal delight I have taken in being the friend caregiver of my beautiful feathered friends. I'm looking forward to my new friends who also enjoy their chickens.
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Thank you for the great Bio Welcome to Backyard Chickens great you joined the flock here
 

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