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msharp0710

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Feb 11, 2018
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Fairfield, WA
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes we are new to chickens, just got our first set of chicks yesterday.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Started with 4, will probably add a few more this year and then add some more next year
(3) What breeds do you have?
Australorp and Orpington
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?'
Good ol' search on Google

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening, crafts, diy everything!
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Family of four just moved out to a rural town in June. We've (well me, but my husband will soon see how much he will like them) wanted chickens for a few years and finally have the place to do it. Currently don't have any other pets but I'm hoping to get us a dog soon ;)
 
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G’Day from down under msharp0710 :frow Welcome and Congratulations!

You might be interested in downloading this free e-book My First Year With Chickens

I do hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you include your general location on your profile, this will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

BYC has a Learning Centre and also Topic of the Week articles which I have found to be a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group. These few in particular may be of interest to you at this stage:
Topic/Question of the week - Brooding and supplementing heat for chicks
Topic of the Week - Raising Chicks
Topic of the Week - Sexing Chicks

There are a few on integrating chicks or adults to an existing flock, for when you expand and this one if that dog you are hoping to get becomes a reality:
Topic of the Week - Dogs and chickens

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out ;)

Best wishes and good luck!
 

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