Mamajewels
In the Brooder
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes I'm new, I needed a template to compose my 1st post.
I adopted 6 adult hens the week of December 1st. Along with a small to medium coop.. Within the 1st 24 hours my Husky and Golden Retriever decided to invade the coop area when I was out getting acquainted with the girls. Unfortunately, that night ended with the loss of one of the Chickens, I was devastated!! Of course my 1st thought was, now what,, and can I really handle this?? Well here we are 2 months in and I talk to them every morning, afternoon and night.. I want them to know my voice and that I'm their friend!
I decided long ago that one day I would have chickens, only I wanted to start from chicks, and grow to hens. My oldest daughter recently went threw a divorce, and couldn't get the coop threw the fate of the house she and her children had to move into, Sooo, my adventure in raising Chickens began!!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Currently 5!! Healthy, very talkative ladies!
And yes, I already want more . . .
(3) What breeds do you have? 1 Americana, 1 silver laced Wyandotte, 1 Plymouth Barred Rock, and 2 Buffalo Orpingtons, I have to say the Buffs are my favorites!
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Honestly, their personalities and I must say I love the surprise of collecting eggs!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies? Loving on my dogs!! Gardening, picture taking and crafting, Creating gifts from my kitchen!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I'm married, 18 years now. We have a home in Sagle, moved here from Oregon almost 6 years ago! My husband is currently a general sales manager in Moses Lake, we have a Golden Retriever 10years old and a Rescued Husky 4 years old, I'm retired though I clean houses on occasion and I take care of my Mother in Law who lives with us.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community
I learned of BYC today at North 40 when I went in asking questions about the importance of "grit" and "Diatomaceous Earth" Grit i think i really understand, D.E. I'm still looking for more info and answers on.
So that's me in a nutshell! A big nutshell, but so far enjoying my new pets!
Yes I'm new, I needed a template to compose my 1st post.
I adopted 6 adult hens the week of December 1st. Along with a small to medium coop.. Within the 1st 24 hours my Husky and Golden Retriever decided to invade the coop area when I was out getting acquainted with the girls. Unfortunately, that night ended with the loss of one of the Chickens, I was devastated!! Of course my 1st thought was, now what,, and can I really handle this?? Well here we are 2 months in and I talk to them every morning, afternoon and night.. I want them to know my voice and that I'm their friend!
I decided long ago that one day I would have chickens, only I wanted to start from chicks, and grow to hens. My oldest daughter recently went threw a divorce, and couldn't get the coop threw the fate of the house she and her children had to move into, Sooo, my adventure in raising Chickens began!!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Currently 5!! Healthy, very talkative ladies!
And yes, I already want more . . .(3) What breeds do you have? 1 Americana, 1 silver laced Wyandotte, 1 Plymouth Barred Rock, and 2 Buffalo Orpingtons, I have to say the Buffs are my favorites!
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Honestly, their personalities and I must say I love the surprise of collecting eggs!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies? Loving on my dogs!! Gardening, picture taking and crafting, Creating gifts from my kitchen!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I'm married, 18 years now. We have a home in Sagle, moved here from Oregon almost 6 years ago! My husband is currently a general sales manager in Moses Lake, we have a Golden Retriever 10years old and a Rescued Husky 4 years old, I'm retired though I clean houses on occasion and I take care of my Mother in Law who lives with us.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community
I learned of BYC today at North 40 when I went in asking questions about the importance of "grit" and "Diatomaceous Earth" Grit i think i really understand, D.E. I'm still looking for more info and answers on.
So that's me in a nutshell! A big nutshell, but so far enjoying my new pets!
Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have. 
