New Chicken Owner - LOVING MY FLOCK

[Mamastired]

I am a new Chicken Owner, we got our Flock a week ago today (Buff Orpingtons - one Rooster and 5 hens). They are so wonderful, sweet and mellow. I have two hens who like cuddles! Our Rooster is calm and sweet, we have gotten 16 eggs already this week, no delay in laying eggs as they settled in.

The kids love them and haven't even complained about the daily cleaning of the coop so far!

The best part is maybe the most interesting for me: I have a phobia of birds. Not a fear but a true panic inducing phobia. I have been forcing myself to use exposure therapy to overcome it. I go into the coop every 2-3hrs and squat down with a treat for the birds. I have gotten to the point where I can pick one up and hold it and pet it with minimal panic. So much better in just 7 days.

All in all it has been an excellent experience.

 

[Kiki]

Congrats. Beware that your chicken wire and paneling are not predator proof. Consider covering it all with 1/2 inch hardware cloth soon.

 

[Isadora]

Hello and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community

 

[cherrynberry]

I am a new Chicken Owner, we got our Flock a week ago today (Buff Orpingtons - one Rooster and 5 hens). They are so wonderful, sweet and mellow. I have two hens who like cuddles! Our Rooster is calm and sweet, we have gotten 16 eggs already this week, no delay in laying eggs as they settled in.

The kids love them and haven't even complained about the daily cleaning of the coop so far!

The best part is maybe the most interesting for me: I have a phobia of birds. Not a fear but a true panic inducing phobia. I have been forcing myself to use exposure therapy to overcome it. I go into the coop every 2-3hrs and squat down with a treat for the birds. I have gotten to the point where I can pick one up and hold it and pet it with minimal panic. So much better in just 7 days.

All in all it has been an excellent experience. View attachment 3047955

Congrats!

And welcome to BYC!

 

[sixlittlechickens]

That's so awesome! Best of luck with your flock!

 

[Mamastired]

Congrats. Beware that your chicken wire and paneling are not predator proof. Consider covering it all with 1/2 inch hardware cloth soon.

We are in the process of making it more safe.

 

[N F C]

That's great you've made so much progress with the fear! And nice that the kids are enjoying the flock too.

 

[TwoShepherds]

Congratulations on your new flock!

 

[Callender Girl]

What a wonderful story! Congratulations on the new flock and on working to overcoming your fear! As you've discovered, Buff Orps are wonderful birds and a great choice to help you learn to love chickens.

Thanks for sharing your story and photos. Welcome to BYC!

 

[WIchickMama]

Welcome and congrats! I love the little guy "hugging" that chicken in the background