MarantaOrp
Chirping
Greetings!
I'm a brand new chicken carer after buying a house that optionally came with the chickens already residing there. Of course we said heck yes!
We currently have 7 girls:
3 Australorps
2 orpingtons
1 Plymouth Rock
1 white Rhode Island (I think. She is a new addition from family and we're attempting to slowwwwly transition her into the flock.)
I have a zoology degree and plenty of zookeeping & wildlife rehab experience, so I'm no shy person about cleanliness/nutrition/illnesses/smells, but that doesn't mean I know how chickens behave and the best way to help them thrive (yet).
Our flock's previous owner was a diligent person with respect for life, but with a goal of gaining eggs and eventually some food on the table. The flock is nameless, has had minimal interaction with humans (but nothing traumatic, very well cared for) and has had no treatment for illnesses or pecking issues.
Since we're new to this, it's a steep learning curve to get these girls to the thriving, peaceful lives we're hoping to instill! That's what motivated me to find a chicken community to share information.
I'm also a fan of mapping, gardening, indoor plants, hiking, and trying to use up these eggs in different recipes!
I'm excited to have found you guys.
Cheers
I'm a brand new chicken carer after buying a house that optionally came with the chickens already residing there. Of course we said heck yes!
We currently have 7 girls:
3 Australorps
2 orpingtons
1 Plymouth Rock
1 white Rhode Island (I think. She is a new addition from family and we're attempting to slowwwwly transition her into the flock.)
I have a zoology degree and plenty of zookeeping & wildlife rehab experience, so I'm no shy person about cleanliness/nutrition/illnesses/smells, but that doesn't mean I know how chickens behave and the best way to help them thrive (yet).
Our flock's previous owner was a diligent person with respect for life, but with a goal of gaining eggs and eventually some food on the table. The flock is nameless, has had minimal interaction with humans (but nothing traumatic, very well cared for) and has had no treatment for illnesses or pecking issues.
Since we're new to this, it's a steep learning curve to get these girls to the thriving, peaceful lives we're hoping to instill! That's what motivated me to find a chicken community to share information.
I'm also a fan of mapping, gardening, indoor plants, hiking, and trying to use up these eggs in different recipes!
I'm excited to have found you guys.
Cheers