Introduction

[ktdahlen]

Just introducing myself. I have had backyard chickens in Seattle for 7 years, and am on my 3rd batch. We keep them until they get sick and put them down, or thy die naturally. We don't cull for eating. We've had a huge range of chicken breeds over the years, and our best have been the Americana, and gold sex link, though our new favorite is the Blue Australorp. She is an amazing layer! We are having nothing but trouble this year though, with broodiness like crazy accompanied by super aggressive behavior. So that's totally taking the fun out of it.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! I just broke one of my broodies a couple of day's ago, and then went next door to help by telling my neighbor how to break their too today. Good luck!

 

[Everose]

Welcome to BYC! The absolute best place to learn about birds

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and a belated welcome! This has definitely been "the year of broody ladies" for me. Seems like the only ones in my flock who aren't going broody are the roosters.

 

[Sequel]

Hi and welcome! There is a very nice Washington State thread here too! I can’t help you with your broodys but there are many here who can! Good luck!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! Good luck !

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and a very belated welcome to BYC! Nice to meet you.
Who's being aggressive? I imagine the BA is broody. They are GREAT mothers!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!
I love broody hens, but you cannot reason with them. When the hormones surge, mama better be happy or nobody's happy.
Good luck!