Introduction

[littlegardenhomestead]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes! This year, 2026

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

(3) What breeds do you have?
2 Buff Orphingtons
2 Easter Eggers
1 Barred Rock
1 Black Australorp

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

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening, Reading

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I am a real estate agent & stay at home mom, and my husband is a carpenter & contractor

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Researching up about chickens, I wanted to join a community where I can receive tips and insight on raising chicks

From Northern New Jersey, Sussex County!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[fldiver97]

Nice to have you here!
I like your mix of chickens, nice breeds

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us, it's nice to have you here!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! Best of luck with your flock!

 

[Snowbelt]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes! This year, 2026

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

(3) What breeds do you have?
2 Buff Orphingtons
2 Easter Eggers
1 Barred Rock
1 Black Australorp

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

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening, Reading

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I am a real estate agent & stay at home mom, and my husband is a carpenter & contractor

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Researching up about chickens, I wanted to join a community where I can receive tips and insight on raising chicks

From Northern New Jersey, Sussex County!

You have a great flock! I started with all that you have but the Easter Eggers in my 2020 flock. The Buff Orpingtons have done exceedingly well and are laying as six-year olds. Good luck with your flock. You are going to enjoy them!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Wow, look at you, already have your location in your profile! That's awesome! Sounds like a great little flock you have there too! We love pictures if you don't mind sharing!

We're glad you're here!