cityman
In the Brooder
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes, picking up chicks later this week.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I will be starting with 10 chicks
(3) What breeds do you have?
see above: Barred Rock & Rhode Island Red
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Knowing where my food (eggs) comes from.
Perfect backyard composters.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Nutrition
Boating/Water skiing
Juggling
Camping/Backpacking
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Married. 2 toddlers. Hospitalist physician.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Internet search when researching chicken tractors. I have been planning on starting with chickens for a couple years. Then, in my research of nutrition, I learned of Joel Salatin and watched his Polyfaces film where I learned of chicken tractors. I have always wanted a consistent source of pastured food, especially quality eggs with higher Vitamin K2 content. Furthermore, I want to be less dependent on others for food production. Backyard chickens is the solution.
Yes, picking up chicks later this week.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I will be starting with 10 chicks
(3) What breeds do you have?
see above: Barred Rock & Rhode Island Red
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Knowing where my food (eggs) comes from.
Perfect backyard composters.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Nutrition
Boating/Water skiing
Juggling
Camping/Backpacking
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Married. 2 toddlers. Hospitalist physician.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Internet search when researching chicken tractors. I have been planning on starting with chickens for a couple years. Then, in my research of nutrition, I learned of Joel Salatin and watched his Polyfaces film where I learned of chicken tractors. I have always wanted a consistent source of pastured food, especially quality eggs with higher Vitamin K2 content. Furthermore, I want to be less dependent on others for food production. Backyard chickens is the solution.
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