New to Chickenhood

[SHRanchHen]

Hello everyone!

So glad to find a place with so many knowledgeable chicken peeps! (Get it? Peeps?

sorry....now no one will probably talk to me...) sooooooooo, anyway....this is my first real chicken parenting. I had a friend moving and she knew I was interested in getting some chickens, so I inherited hers--- 6 Ameracauna hens, 1 Golden Campine hen and one seriously dorky looking Polish rooster that they had affectionately named Peckerhead. So, I have a nice little flock, they are currently free-ranging my five acres of yard and horse pasture and even giving me some eggs! I'm sure I will have tons of questions as I go along so I'm so happy to have found you all!

Thank you for taking me in,
Suzanne

 

[liz9910]

love that name, Peckerhead that's awesome!!!!

 

[N F C]

Hi Suzanne, have fun with your new flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

Hi Suzanne , very nice to meet you. Do you have much predation in your locale? Predators are always looking for a easy lunch.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Suzanne and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. I wish you all the best with your new flock.

The Learning Centre is a great resource, even for experienced chicken keepers - loads of info on anything chicken. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Joining your state thread will put you in contact with other BYC members in your area, which can be very helpful.

(https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread)

The members here are amazing - very friendly and helpful, so if you need an answer to a question or simply want some reassurance that what you are doing is ok, then post away - we all help each other out here at BYC.

All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[SHRanchHen]

I think hawks are the biggest threat here, but our flock stays under the trees and in the bushes for the most part!!