New to the chicken world - Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania

[Kramerfamilyof4]

Hi All,

I am new to Chicken keeping. I obtained my first two Buff Brahma bantams 5 weeks ago and it has been an awesome experience so far! I have a pair, Jethro and Jazzy. The roo is very protective of his hen and they both follow me around the yard!! Of course they have learned by now that I am the primary caretaker since I clean the coop and feed them.

I have referred to this site for the last few months and I am excited to be a member and connect with other chicken lovers in my area!

Michelle

 

[chickenboy190]

Welcome! I would get one more hen in case one would die and stuff like that and

 

[maria1964]

where is PA??

i live in the northeast corner of the state, near union dale PA...

one hour north of Scranton...

maria

 

[write2caroline]

your chickens are beautiful.

I am very glad you joined the forum

Caroline

 

[Kramerfamilyof4]

Hi!

I have read that at least 3 is best. Unfortunately, the gentleman I bought these from did not have another hen of the same breed available. I am looking for another one, but it is turning out pretty tough. In the spring I am expanding my flock for sure when my shed is remodeled into a coop for them. There seems to be a need for heritage breeds around here, so I might dabble in that!

Thanks for writing!

Michelle

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! You may need to get some more hens for Jethro as your one hen will become over-bred (missing feathers possible injuries) good luck to you! Also, you can post in your state's thread to find some locals: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you

 

[Kramerfamilyof4]

Hi Maria,

I live in Barnesville, about an hour south of Scranton! Right off of 81.

Do you attend any poultry shows in the Scranton area? I've never been before, but would love to next summer. I am highly fascinated with the different breeds of chickens. Before starting my research on getting my own, I had no idea there were so many different breeds available. What kind of chickens do you have?

Michelle

 

[Kramerfamilyof4]

Hi Caroline,

Thank you so much! I just feel in love with them the second I saw them!



Hi Liz,

Thank you for writing. I am planning on expanding my flock in the spring, but should I think about doing it now? I surely do not want to see her get hurt.

Michelle

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome to BYC!

 

[petrel]

Hello and welcome!