New Backyardchickens member

[Ferd Berfel]

I grew up on a farm, then moved to town in my 20s. Had cattle until I was 28. Missed them my entire life. When I proposed to my wife, she asked if she could have chickens. Sure I told her. I retired at 57 and we bought a small farm. I got my cows, she got her chickens. 40 hens, one rooster, 18 ducks, barn full of cats, some too wild to touch, but fed. No mice! 2 dogs. A newborn calf yesterday!

Extremely free range. They go where they want. Back inside at night. Took a while to varmint proof the coop, but nothing has gotten in for more than a year. We did lose a hen and a duck to a hawk last fall. Enjoying the hard work.

Good to meet you

 

[featherhead007]

Welcome. 40 hens and only one rooster?Poor guy!

 

[drumstick diva]

So glad you joined us at Backyard Chickens. Very nice to meet you. Sounds like you are on top of things. You could give advice on BYC. If you ever want to become a greeter just start welcoming folks like I'm doing here. We can always use more greeters.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Chat with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Make yourself at home and enjoy the forums.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your farm and flock.

 

[N F C]

It's nice to have you here, thanks for joining us!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us