Introduction

[maggie_erwin]

My name is Maggie and currently my family has 4 grown hens, one grown rooster, and two chicks who are about five weeks old. Two of our hens are Rhode Island Reds, Dorothy and Rose. We also have a Grey-laced Wyandotte, Moo, and a Speckled Sussex, Spock. I am not sure what breed our rooster is, but his name is Randy. Our chicks are Brown Leghorns, and their names are Coco and April! Our hens live in a coop with a large fenced-in area (our old garden) for them to roam around in. I am considering putting some shrubs and flowers in to ward off hawks and other predators. We have had trouble getting our hens to lay recently, possibly due to the stress of us getting new hens, suggestions welcome on addressing the problem. Attached is a picture of our hens and Randy!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Chickens hate change adding new birds can impact production and birds do take a break in their laying cycle.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Lots of different things throw off the laying schedule, but I'm sure once everyone settles in they will be back to work! Love the pic!
Thanks for joining our flock!!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! Beautiful birds. Thanks for sharing!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Maggie, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hello great to have our awesome forum! Welcome to BYC!

 

[CatWhisperer]

Randy! What a great name for a roo. I may have to use that myself. He is a handsome fella. Welcome to BYC

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Maggie and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Delighted to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!