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[Kbenestante]

Hello!

I’m Kristi and I'm fairly new to raising chickens. I had some Rhode Island Reds several years ago but it was so much work, especially in this Texas heat, that it zapped the joy from it! However, I feel that if I have the necessary information to do things correctly, it can be an enjoyable experience!

A little bit about myself, I’ve been married to my husband for 26 years and we have three grown children. I’m a Registered Nurse and my husband works in law enforcement so the past couple of years have been extremely tough. Additionally, in 2021 our family dynamics changed drastically when, within a few months of one another, we became empty nesters and 1st time grandparents!!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Kristi, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Having a properly designed coop/run for the number of birds you keep makes ALL the difference in your level of enjoyment. For you, I would make a large open air structure with a solid wall or two blocking the prevailing winds. And everything must be large enough to walk in it.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! and nice to meet you.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello kristi and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

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

 

[janiedoe]

Hi Kristi, welcome to BYC, from a fellow Texan.
I appreciate your's and your husband's dedication to careers and community.
I hope your chicken keeping experience will be less stressful this time around.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[hfletcher]

Hi and welcome from Georgia! I have a few Rhode Island Reds and I adore them. Are you planning on going back with them or do you have a different breed in mind?