New small flock raiser in E.TN

[KCjones865]

So me and my daughter are raising 3 barred rock 1 of em is a rooster and 2 black Australorp hens. So far so good. I've read alot on this site and many others over the last 8 months or so. Our austrlops are new this week actually and what I've heard about the barred rock is true bossy bossy girls. But anyway happy to be on here hope I meet some good folks. Kurt

 

[sourland]

Hi, Kurt, welcome to BYC. Good luck with your flock.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi, Kurt and welcome aboard! Great to hear that your flock is doing well and giving you eggs - nothing more satisfying.

Best wishes
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[N F C]

Hi Kurt, it's nice to have you here! Glad you are enjoying your flock, chickens are a lot of fun (and the eggs are great too)!

 

[RodNTN]

Hi and welcome to BYC!

Its great to have you!

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.

A word of advice, you will want to get a few more hens. Each rooster (especially youngsters just coming into their own) require a bare minimum of 5-6 but preferably 8-10 hens, to prevent overmating.

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you Kurt, thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens.

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello there, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! I am so glad you joined us, I do hope you will make yourself at home here. Enjoy BYC!