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[ssnewfs]

HI

My husband and I have had chickens on & off for about 10 years.

We currently have 5 chickens & 1 rooster. 3 white- Frost, Icy, Flake, 1 black- Inka, 1 partridge- Pardy & rooster is black & white named Spot. I hope to increase the flock next spring.

All of our chickens are cochins now but we have had guinea hens & rhode island reds in the past. We lost our first flock to a fox attack. Lost all but one, that we took to friends to move in with her chickens. Took a while to find a breed, we wanted a friendlier chicken. Love the cochins!!

I found BYC online searching around and seemed interesting.

We raise and show newfoundland & affenpinscher dogs. We are also active in obedience, rally, water & draft training.

We have 4 adult kids, 1 married, 2 engaged and 1 in school. Mike is a mason & works with our son Marjie is a groomer and works from home.

Currently worried that coop may not be enough protection in NY winters. Any one with northern weather coop experience they'd like to share would be welcome.

Thanks

Mike & Marjie

Ontario, NY

 

[ChickenCanoe]

We haven't had them but we love Newfies.
Don't worry about the Cochins in the winter. They'll be fine as long as you have enough ventilation.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Check out the Where Am I Where Are You board for the thread on your state or other cold weather ones https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you And here is a current thread with a lot of winterizing tips. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/822765/winter-is-coming-checklists-tips-advice-for-a-newbie

 

[NammasChicks]

Welcome! TWO WEDDINGS! how exciting and BUSY!

 

[drumstick diva]

Yay, another dog person. Lots of dog breeders, handlers etc. on BYC. I think when you want something special in a dog breed, you tend to feel the same way about any animal you raise.

I used to breed and show Cockers in the olden days - late 60's to early 80's. I love Newfies - haven't met any affenpinschers tho

 

[All Henned Up]

Welcome and enjoy!
Steve.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!