Loving being a new chicken lover!

[jennapoole]

Hey y'all! My name is Jenna and I am new to the back yard chicken community. I got my first chickens in late July 2014. They are now big and beautiful Buff Orphingtons. I started with 3 and now have 2, Rose and Dorthy. I think Blanch was given to me sick, she died a few weeks after having her.

I've been reading the comments and forums on this site for over a year now, preparing for my chicken girls and now I'm joining! My girls are 5 months now and are ready to lay eggs at any moment. I thought it was happening this morning when I heard tons of loud squawking but they were in the woods- must've been a predator.

I'm looking forward to talking with people, sharing stories and getting wisdom from 'mature' chicken owners.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi Jenna!

Sorry to hear about you losing Blanch it's always sad when one is lost
Rose and Dorthy look lovely in your picture of them. Waiting for that first egg can seem to take forever. Hope you get one soon. I would try try to keep them safe from predators though I really wouldn't want you to lose them to one.

Be sure to ask any questions you may have everyone here to help.
Enjoy BYC

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

I'm sorry for the loss of Blanch! Good luck with the rest of them. And, if you have any questions, feel free to ask! We'll be happy to help.

 

[jennapoole]

Thanks so much!

 

[Ashley Stroud]

Hello and welcome! Sorry for your loss
Your two Golden Girls look happy and healthy and I love their names!

 

[sunflour]

Welcome, glad you decided to join us. Sorry about the loss, but your 2 buffs are beautiful.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Sorry you lost Blanch. Never easy to lose them. Your flock is gorgeous! I hope you start to get those eggs real soon!