New Chicken and Duck Mom from California

[CHlCKEN]

Welcome to BYC! This awesome community of poultry keepers and experts will be very excited to jump in and answer whatever questions you may have.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Hi and welcome to BYC! This is a great community of poultry lovers! Feel free to ask any questions you may have!

 

[topkat2021]

Hello everyone!

I live in the high desert of southern California, USA. My husband and I recently acquired 10 ducks and a chicken flock consisting of a handsome rooster of a breed I cannot identify, (we were told barred rock, but appears to be something else). His ladies include 1 rhode island red, 1 barred rock, 2 or 3 white silkies ( I think one is a rooster) and what was supposed to be an easter egger, but is a small tan bantam who lays off-white eggs, but has the feathered feet and extra toes of a silkie. We are incubating eggs, which are hatching into the most fascinatingly diverse colors and types.

I don't know much about raising a flock, but we have a safe warm place for them with plenty of space and ventilation. They appear to be thriving and happy, and are laying more eggs than we can eat. I hope to learn and become a better flock mom from this forum.
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Hi-we just moved to Phelan last year...I have 2.3 acres and want to have chickens, but have never had anything but dogs and parrots-lol. My cousin has had ckickens for many years and recommended this website. How big is your chicken enclosure? thx.

 

[cmom]

Hello everyone!

I live in the high desert of southern California, USA. My husband and I recently acquired 10 ducks and a chicken flock consisting of a handsome rooster of a breed I cannot identify, (we were told barred rock, but appears to be something else). His ladies include 1 rhode island red, 1 barred rock, 2 or 3 white silkies ( I think one is a rooster) and what was supposed to be an easter egger, but is a small tan bantam who lays off-white eggs, but has the feathered feet and extra toes of a silkie. We are incubating eggs, which are hatching into the most fascinatingly diverse colors and types.

I don't know much about raising a flock, but we have a safe warm place for them with plenty of space and ventilation. They appear to be thriving and happy, and are laying more eggs than we can eat. I hope to learn and become a better flock mom from this forum.
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Belated

Hi-we just moved to Phelan last year...I have 2.3 acres and want to have chickens, but have never had anything but dogs and parrots-lol. My cousin has had ckickens for many years and recommended this website. How big is your chicken enclosure? thx.

You will find a lot of good information here Good luck and have fun...

 

[Marie2020]

Hello everyone!

I live in the high desert of southern California, USA. My husband and I recently acquired 10 ducks and a chicken flock consisting of a handsome rooster of a breed I cannot identify, (we were told barred rock, but appears to be something else). His ladies include 1 rhode island red, 1 barred rock, 2 or 3 white silkies ( I think one is a rooster) and what was supposed to be an easter egger, but is a small tan bantam who lays off-white eggs, but has the feathered feet and extra toes of a silkie. We are incubating eggs, which are hatching into the most fascinatingly diverse colors and types.

I don't know much about raising a flock, but we have a safe warm place for them with plenty of space and ventilation. They appear to be thriving and happy, and are laying more eggs than we can eat. I hope to learn and become a better flock mom from this forum.
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Hello
What beautiful little ducklings and those chickens with that handsome roo

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy