Mbgardens
In the Brooder
hi everybody! Just joined and am happy to share some info about me and my chickens and then get to know many of you and your chickens!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I have spent a total of about 2.5 yrs caring for chickens at the community gardening organization where I work. The first year, I just volunteered one day/wk to feed and water them (but fell in love with them along the way!), so my exposure was limited. Now for the past 18 mos, I've been in charge of the flock. I still have so much to learn, especially about health issues!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
We have 9 pullets at our Demonstration garden.
(3) What breeds do you have?
2 Ameraucanas, a black sex link, a golden sex link, a giant blue Cochin, a bantam frizzle Cochin, a white leghorn, a buff Orpington, and a speckled sussex.
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Googling and a friend
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening, hiking, cross country skiing
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I'm married (20 yrs) with two black Labradors. I work at Wasatch Community Gardens in Salt Lake City, UT, but am originally from Massachusetts. I'm hopelessly in love with this new flock of pullets, and am developing new curriculum at work for workshops to teach community members more about backyard chicken keeping. I'm sure this website and these forums will be a great resource for me and for all our students!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I have spent a total of about 2.5 yrs caring for chickens at the community gardening organization where I work. The first year, I just volunteered one day/wk to feed and water them (but fell in love with them along the way!), so my exposure was limited. Now for the past 18 mos, I've been in charge of the flock. I still have so much to learn, especially about health issues!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
We have 9 pullets at our Demonstration garden.
(3) What breeds do you have?
2 Ameraucanas, a black sex link, a golden sex link, a giant blue Cochin, a bantam frizzle Cochin, a white leghorn, a buff Orpington, and a speckled sussex.
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Googling and a friend
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening, hiking, cross country skiing
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I'm married (20 yrs) with two black Labradors. I work at Wasatch Community Gardens in Salt Lake City, UT, but am originally from Massachusetts. I'm hopelessly in love with this new flock of pullets, and am developing new curriculum at work for workshops to teach community members more about backyard chicken keeping. I'm sure this website and these forums will be a great resource for me and for all our students!
