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[Poultry_In_Motion]

Hello everyone!
I have lurked here on and off for a while, and have finally decided to join. I have learned a lot already and now would like to join the conversation.

I have always wanted chickens and finally, in June, we pulled the trigger on 5 barred rock pullets.
I sectioned off a 4x10 room in the shed for the hen house, and put up a 10x12 run out the back.

It has been a fun family project and we are all excited to collect eggs here in a few months. It is very fun caring for, and watching how fast they grow. We are already talking about expanding the flock by 5 or ?? in the spring.

Thanks for having me. Excited to be here!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens there is much to explore and learn
enjoy

 

[BeanBoy]

Howdy and welcome to BYC. We’re glad you joined

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[N F C]

Hello, thanks for joining us!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined our community.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Grab a roost & enjoy your time here!

 

[ronott1]

Welcome!

Since you got a late start with the pullets, the first egg will likely be delayed a bit. Hopefully they will still start laying for you but it might take until spring. Low light levels in late fall and winter does this

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BackYard Chickens! So glad you decided to join! Make yourself at home here.

 

[Poultry_In_Motion]

Welcome!

Since you got a late start with the pullets, the first egg will likely be delayed a bit. Hopefully they will still start laying for you but it might take until spring. Low light levels in late fall and winter does this

Thank you on the input, I am thinking about adding supplemental solar powered light inside the coop for when the days get shorter to help with egg production.