(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
We have had chickens for ~15 years now. Almost all layers (Red Production, Red & Black sex-link, Barred Rocks, and Americana).
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
15 hens, 1 rooster.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Getting the eggs (not having to buy them at the grocery store). Self-sufficiency.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Raising honey bees (more than a hobby, becoming a retirement level business). Like fishing & hunting too.
Wife likes gardening and playing with grandbabies
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I'm a retired IT geek (worked for university at IT admin for close to 40 years). Used to raise & train Labrador Retrievers to go duck & goose hunting.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Recently built a pond and was looking for a source for Rouen ducks & Greater Canada Geese.
We have had chickens for ~15 years now. Almost all layers (Red Production, Red & Black sex-link, Barred Rocks, and Americana).
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
15 hens, 1 rooster.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Getting the eggs (not having to buy them at the grocery store). Self-sufficiency.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Raising honey bees (more than a hobby, becoming a retirement level business). Like fishing & hunting too.
Wife likes gardening and playing with grandbabies
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I'm a retired IT geek (worked for university at IT admin for close to 40 years). Used to raise & train Labrador Retrievers to go duck & goose hunting.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Recently built a pond and was looking for a source for Rouen ducks & Greater Canada Geese.