Hello All,
I'm new to BYC as of today. I'm a country boy(old Man) from McGees Cross Roads, North Carolina.
Grew up on a farm here but, have been all over the world. I just finished a chicken house to hold about
50 chickens. And am starting out with a few chickens I purchased from some of the local farmers.
Have 25 Australorp coming in January. Eventually I want all Light Sussex. Very difficult to find.
Hope to gain a lot of knowledge from everyone here.
I'm new to BYC as of today. I'm a country boy(old Man) from McGees Cross Roads, North Carolina.
Grew up on a farm here but, have been all over the world. I just finished a chicken house to hold about
50 chickens. And am starting out with a few chickens I purchased from some of the local farmers.
Have 25 Australorp coming in January. Eventually I want all Light Sussex. Very difficult to find.
Hope to gain a lot of knowledge from everyone here.
and Welcome To BYC! X2 on try your state thread for local birds 
) Australorps are my favorite standard breed. I've raised them for years (along with dozens of other breeds) and they are extremely hardy, calm and gentle (my children, and now my granddaughter), made lap pets of them, and excellent layers of large, brown eggs. I've also had Sussex (although mine were the Speckled variety) and they had many of the same qualities as the Australorps; not quite as prolific at laying, but just as friendly and gentle. My children also made lap pets of them. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your Australorps and in getting your Light Sussex.
