New Chicken Owner in Michigan

[Trischa]

Hello,

I am new to owning chickens. I bought my chicks at the end of April of this year. I have five chickens and two ducks. I have two Isa Browns, one Rhode Island Red, an Americauna, and a Wyandotte. Before I made my selection of chicks, I Googled the different chickens and their ability to stand the cold, if they were good egg layers, and their temperment. That is what led me to BackYard Chickens and I am so glad I found this site. I have learned so many good tips and tricks and just general information on raising chickens. I have two golden retrievers who just love to play with the chickens. The Isa Browns especially love to play with them. My one golden will run up and down the chicken run fence and the Isa's will run up and down with them. So cute! I love this new hobby of mine - not only do they provide eggs for my family, but they put a smile on my face - they're very therapeutic! Here's one of my Isa's that think they're going to go hunting with my husband.

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

Chickens are great therapy!

Some are uses as therapy chickens too

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

A good read:
http://articles.extension.org/pages/69065/feeding-chickens-for-egg-production
Current contest: Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017

 

[Book Em Danno25]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[007Sean]

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

 

[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!​

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[N F C]

Glad you're enjoying your flock!

Almost forgot to add...if you'd like to chat with other members in MI, you can find them here:Michigan

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Like your intro picture.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Trischa 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.

I also like your intro pic! If you would like to share more 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