New chicken owner from North Texas

[Mark Armstrong]

Hi Folks, Mark here, My granddaughter and I picked out 12 pullets at our local feed store back in early March. 4 Rhode Islands, 4 Black sex links and 4 Americauas. Kept them in the house while I was completing my coop, just in time as the little cheepers were wreaking havoc in my man cave, they all started laying around 21,22 weeks, I have only lost two, introduced a Marans rooster about 3 months ago, I am thoroughly enjoying them, watching their behavior is really interesting at times, one of the americauas is a real flyer but after two clippings I've got her grounded, I let them free range as often as possible, now I have more egg customers than I can supply, going to have to increase the flock soon

 

[lazy gardener]

Welcome! I bet your GD is really enjoying them also.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here Mark!

If you haven't yet, please make your chickens a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise.
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello​

Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here!

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[sourland]

Hello, Mark, and welcome to BYC. As you have discovered these critters can be addictive. Definitely expand your flock in the spring.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Mark Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

Personally, I have found the Topic of the Week articles a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]

Sounds like you are going to need more layers to meet the demand. Nice to meet you Mark. Hope you are enjoying BYC as much as we are.