New member in the U.P.

[anniegal]

Howdy everyone, I'm a brand new chicken owner located in the upper peninsula of Michigan. just got me 11 chicks and can't wait to see how they fair. all in all I got:
1 light Brahma pullet
4 GL Wyandotte straight runs
3 Rhode island red pullet
2 Rhode island red straight runs
1 leghorn pullet

wanted to get a mix starting out so could see which ones I prefer raising.
eventually I really want to get some cream legbars and WL orpingtons, as they are such beautiful birds. I think so far laced and barred birds are some of my favorites.

besides that I also run a rabbitry, though I had to start over after moving to the UP as I couldn't bring my rabbits with me. still setting up the cages but I hope to start up again this spring.

and for good measure I'll include a pic of one of the Rhode islands

Go Yoopers!! My DH grew up in Iron Mountain...

Howdy everyone, I'm a brand new chicken owner located in the upper peninsula of Michigan. just got me 11 chicks and can't wait to see how they fair. all in all I got:
1 light Brahma pullet
4 GL Wyandotte straight runs
3 Rhode island red pullet
2 Rhode island red straight runs
1 leghorn pullet

wanted to get a mix starting out so could see which ones I prefer raising.
eventually I really want to get some cream legbars and WL orpingtons, as they are such beautiful birds. I think so far laced and barred birds are some of my favorites.

besides that I also run a rabbitry, though I had to start over after moving to the UP as I couldn't bring my rabbits with me. still setting up the cages but I hope to start up again this spring.

and for good measure I'll include a pic of one of the Rhode islands

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Yay YOOPERS! My DH grew up in Iron Mountain.
I'm a newbie here, too - we'll be learning together, eh?

 

[anniegal]

Yay YOOPERS! My DH grew up in Iron Mountain.
I'm a newbie here, too - we'll be learning together, eh?

Clearly I have NO IDEA what I'm doing!!

 

[BakersBluffFarm]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

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New snow. It's April, danged it!

tell me about it, the ski hill I work at closed yesterday because lack of snow. of course it has to snow right after

 

[rjmyooper]

Yay YOOPERS! My DH grew up in Iron Mountain.
I'm a newbie here, too - we'll be learning together, eh?

I go to I.M. a few times a week. Less lately with gas prices. Downtown is now being remodeled with pot dispensary stores. The banks won't work with them, so they have to get armored vehicles several times a day to get rid of all the cash. I'm hoping Duck Eggs become just as popular.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! We're glad that you've decided to pop in and join us, and we hope that you enjoy your stay.
Good luck with your birds and any rabbits you get, and may God bless you!

 

[Sally PB]

Welcome, @orionspeltrabbitry! Stop by the Michigan thread and say hello too.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/michigan-thread-all-are-welcome.697050/page-5314

 

[cmom]

Good luck and have fun...