New chicken mom here!

[melgoede]

I’m new to owning chickens and currently have three (hopefully) hens, though one of my buff Orpington crowed a few times this morning . My husband is still building the run so my chickens free range in our fenced yard during the day, taking safety under our deck as needed, and then come inside to sleep in large totes at night. I’m looking forward to them moving to their permanent coop, which my husband made out of pallet wood. Once they move out, I plan to get a few more chicks. So, right now we have two buff orpingtons and a little mystery chicken that I’ll post a pic of. We got her on trade for two ducks that a farmer friend took off our hands when I realized ducks were too much for me to deal with, lol (cute but oh so messy) - impulse buy! If anyone has a guess as to what breed my black and white cutie is I’d appreciate it!

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. I will leave the chicken breed identification to those who do it well. They will answer soon.

 

[Blue Raptor]

I’m new to owning chickens and currently have three (hopefully) hens, though one of my buff Orpington crowed a few times this morning . My husband is still building the run so my chickens free range in our fenced yard during the day, taking safety under our deck as needed, and then come inside to sleep in large totes at night. I’m looking forward to them moving to their permanent coop, which my husband made out of pallet wood. Once they move out, I plan to get a few more chicks. So, right now we have two buff orpingtons and a little mystery chicken that I’ll post a pic of. We got her on trade for two ducks that a farmer friend took off our hands when I realized ducks were too much for me to deal with, lol (cute but oh so messy) - impulse buy! If anyone has a guess as to what breed my black and white cutie is I’d appreciate it!View attachment 3487690

Welcome to BYC!! Could be a mix..

 

[N F C]

Good morning, it's nice to have you here! I'm not great at guessing breeds but you could post pictures here: What Breed Or Gender is This? Be sure to include full body clear shots.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @melgoede

Great that you could join us all here! Enjoy BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So glad you decided to join us. Beautiful birds you keep, thanks for sharing! I don't know the breed of the bird you are concerned about, definitely post in our What Breed and Gender forums, @N F C has left you with the link above.

Welcome to our community!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! thanks for joining us.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. Thank's for Sharing the picture your Chickens are Beautiful! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[Jenbirdee]

I’m new to owning chickens and currently have three (hopefully) hens, though one of my buff Orpington crowed a few times this morning . My husband is still building the run so my chickens free range in our fenced yard during the day, taking safety under our deck as needed, and then come inside to sleep in large totes at night. I’m looking forward to them moving to their permanent coop, which my husband made out of pallet wood. Once they move out, I plan to get a few more chicks. So, right now we have two buff orpingtons and a little mystery chicken that I’ll post a pic of. We got her on trade for two ducks that a farmer friend took off our hands when I realized ducks were too much for me to deal with, lol (cute but oh so messy) - impulse buy! If anyone has a guess as to what breed my black and white cutie is I’d appreciate it!View attachment 3487690

a bIG wELCOME FROM nORTHEASTERN mARYLAND! iT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!