New Member Amy!

[amymicaela]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
No, around 2011 is when I was first exposed.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Around 70, about 40 incoming

(3) What breeds do you have?
Silver Lace Wyandotte
Black Australorp
blue sapphire Plymouth Rock
Olive egger
Novogen brown
Delaware
Pearl white leghorn
Isa brown
Dominant copper
Buff Orpington
Barred rock
Blue Andalusian
Easter egger
Salmon Faverolles
Asian black
White cochin
Gold lace wyandotte

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I personally love to watch them run around and peck & scratch. It's very calming.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Dogs, art

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My family is small.
We have 2 mutt cats and a Labrador Retriever.
I am a SAHM & a business owner

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I googled to find something.
I joined because I needed help from people who know about Chickies.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with your flock!

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC Amy. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens.. Okay that is a massive flock.. This is a good place to hang out.

 

[janiedoe]

Hi Amy, welcome to BYC!

 

[GingerRose]

Hey there!! Welcome to the BYC community!! We are happy you joined us!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! have fun.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Welcome! You have a huge flock! enjoy your time on BYC

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you!