New member introduction

[Orpington22]

Hi Im a new member

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

we got our first 4 laying hens in May 2016

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?

8 laying hens, 3 buff orpington chicks and 15 meat birds

(3) What breeds do you have? 3 buff orpington, 6 rhode island red, 2 leghorns

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?

google

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?

gardening, sewing, baking

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

married, mom of 2 girls, my daughter has a hamster

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

CT

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Welcome aboard!!
Great site to join. Overflowing with wisdom and friendly helpful folks!!

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[Kiki]

Hi there! How are you liking your meat birds?

Welcome to BYC.
This video should help you find your way around the site.
Make yourself at home!

 

[Orpington22]

Hi there! How are you liking your meat birds?

Welcome to BYC.
This video should help you find your way around the site.
Make yourself at home!

We got the cornish cross as thats what everyone gets around town since it was our first time. And we really regret it, wish we would of gone with a dif breed. They are so pityful and dont act even close to our chickens they dont forage or even walk much, they dont even eat the grass. Were going to get sonething dif next year even though we get less meat it doesnt matter to us.

 

[Kiki]

We got the cornish cross as thats what everyone gets around town since it was our first time. And we really regret it, wish we would of gone with a dif breed. They are so pityful and dont act even close to our chickens they dont forage or even walk much, they dont even eat the grass. Were going to get sonething dif next year even though we get less meat it doesnt matter to us.

thanks for sharing.
I have been thinking about getting meat birds but just don't know if I really want to deal with them.

 

[Orpington22]

thanks for sharing.
I have been thinking about getting meat birds but just don't know if I really want to deal with them.

Yeah honestly, I don't regret doing it, I just regret the breed choice Because we were planning on processing around week 8, and now they are getting so big I dont think we'll be able wait that long. They can barely walk and support their weight. They barely walk to their water and food. Not what I thought it would be like. We thought they would act more like our laying hens We're going to research breeds this winter and find something that forages more and doesn't grow as quickly.

 

[drumstick diva]

Some folks only leave food out for them for 12 hours, and then 12 hours without. They also make them walk farther to reach the feeders, so they get some exercise. If the growth is somewhat slowed - they don't fall apart so quickly.

I've read on BYC some even free range along with regular chickens and exhibit sweet personalities, which would make it harder to process them. But I guess they really are chickens inside if given the chance to show it.