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[bdlamere]

Hi there my name is Barb and we reside in central Oregon. We as in my 11 y/o daughter and I with our animals. We have had chickens off and on for 5 years and were originally free range until we got our husky puppy 4 years ago and each year the chickens would be destroyed, which was heart breaking. I was just hoping everyone could get along. After this summer's devastation of a male duck and our 4 young chickens hatched in March and due to numerous other factors we gave her away. I was going to keep her and not have any more small animals but I LOVE chickens. My dad helped me complete my barn wood chicken coop this summer that he calls a chicken barn. We currently have 1 female duck, she was the only one not killed this summer by the husky cause she was in the duck pool and the husky dislikes water. We got 5 chicks in July. We also got 2 female Nigerian goats that are currently free range until I complete their mini barn I will try to build when the ground thaws. Also the longest in our family is our lab/rot dog Moose who is 8 and we have had since we rescued him in Alaska at 4 months. We live on a acre on the outskirts of town. We are talking of getting more chickens and maybe ducks this spring. I'm not use to having chickens over a year old sadly. Anyway just saying Hi.

 

[sourland]

Hi, Barb and daughter, and welcome to BYC.

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! Wow! What a sad start you have had to having chickens and ducks!!! I'm glad you found a new home for the problem husky. Both he and you deserve a peaceful home! A chicken barn sounds like great fun! Would love to see pictures!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

So sorry for all your losses. Unfortunately most dogs see chickens as a meal. Sounds like you have a nice little farm going now!

Make yourself at home here and welcome to our community!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

WELCOME TO BYC!

 

[PioneerChicks]

Welcome bdlamere! Your life sounds interesting! I'm sorry about your loss, I've lost some recently too. Don't worry, we'll fix your no-more-than-a-year-chickens problem! That's a good goal you could set. I hope I'll see you around!

 

[FortCluck]

 

[BullChick]

I’m sorry about your beginning, but so happy you’ve started again, and are here with us now!
I think it’s just wonderful that you are raising your daughter with the animals. I believe it will serve her well in her adulthood!
Are you milking your goats? I thought I didn’t like goat milk until I discovered it depends on the goat. I really look forward to seeing your pictures!

 

[N F C]

Sorry for you past losses, but best of luck with the new flock! It would be fun to see pictures of your chicken barn and animals.

Make yourself at home here!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! Sorry to hear about your losses. Hoping for a better year for you.