(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
While I am not new to bird keeping (macaw, parrotlet, cockatiels), I am new to chickens. We have just purchased a coop and am now placing an order for my first small/urban flock of six hens which are permitted by the city.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
At present, we do not have any chickens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
As we are restricted to six hens, we plan to have a mixed flock that includes the following: french black copper marans, blue cochin, light brahma, buff orpington, black australorp, and ????
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
To be determined.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Among others, my primary hobbies include teaching my two 8-yo standard poodles new tricks (sharp little buggers), outdoor square foot gardening during the spring/summer and indoor hydroponic gardening year round.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I am a college professor and now dedicate the majority of my time conducting cancer prevention research.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I happened upon this site serveral times while searching for information about chicken keeping. My decision to join was based on much of the information that I read and an understanding that I would benefit from the years of experience of many members.
While I am not new to bird keeping (macaw, parrotlet, cockatiels), I am new to chickens. We have just purchased a coop and am now placing an order for my first small/urban flock of six hens which are permitted by the city.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
At present, we do not have any chickens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
As we are restricted to six hens, we plan to have a mixed flock that includes the following: french black copper marans, blue cochin, light brahma, buff orpington, black australorp, and ????
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
To be determined.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Among others, my primary hobbies include teaching my two 8-yo standard poodles new tricks (sharp little buggers), outdoor square foot gardening during the spring/summer and indoor hydroponic gardening year round.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I am a college professor and now dedicate the majority of my time conducting cancer prevention research.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I happened upon this site serveral times while searching for information about chicken keeping. My decision to join was based on much of the information that I read and an understanding that I would benefit from the years of experience of many members.
