Justine - new member

[JustineT]

We have a farm in NE PA. We have 15 chickens for laying eggs. The breeds are ISA Browns, Barred Rock, Cuckoo Marans, and Golden Comet. We are looking to get Brahmas, Orpingtons, and Cochins in the spring along with more ISA Browns. We have only hens. We plan on adding a separate new coop for the larger breeds. I breed Call Ducks and have about 75 right now including Butterscotch, Pastels, Whites, Blue, and Black. I have one Snowy (my favorite) and am looking for a mate for him. I also have Pilgrim Geese, but am considering reducing my flock (right now I have 8). All of our birds free range during the day and are locked in sheds at night, except for the geese which have a very large fenced in pasture area with their own coop. The farm is a side business for us as my husband and I both work full time. We also have bees, beef cattle, and a few hogs.

 

[Iluveggers]

Welcome to the BYC flock!

Sounds like you have a lovely group of birds!

 

[Mrs J]

Hello and welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Justine, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Why no roosters?

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Justine and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined us.

 

[swamphiker]

Hi Justine, welcome to BYC! All of the chicken breeds you mentioned will be fine if housed together, but having multiple coops is often convenient regardless. Best of luck as you grow your flock!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Justine, and welcome to BYC.

 

[arwoon]

Welcome to BYC Justine!!

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

Hello hello from Southern Manitoba! Wow! SOunds like you have a busy home there, between all the birds, cattle and work! That's when you know you love the life

 

[sybonbon]

Welcome. You sound like you and your husband may have some valuable knowledge and experience to pass on to others. Thank you.