New York Newbie

[mgates67]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I'm so new, I don't even have any yet but am looking to get some in the spring. I'm here now hoping to soak up a bunch of information before then.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
None. Probably will get six once we make the plunge.

(3) What breeds do you have?
So many to choose from! Current contenders are Rhode Island Red and Easter Eggers.

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
While snooping around on the great interwebs looking for information.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Home brewing beer. This is one of the reasons I got interested in chickens. My neighbor's chickens absolutely love the spent grains.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Just me, my wife, and a couple of four-legged babies right now. I work in a technology field (IT-ish) and love my day job, but need another hobby that will help me unplug from the day. Plus, I'll get some eggs out of the deal!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so thrilled that you've decided to join us

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's great to have you join us!

If you haven't already found it, the Learning Center is a good place to start gathering information:learning-center.11

Interesting hobby you have...do all greeters get a free sample?

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to Back Yard Chickens!
This is a great place to learn

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[mgates67]

Hi, it's great to have you join us!

If you haven't already found it, the Learning Center is a good place to start gathering information:learning-center.11

Interesting hobby you have...do all greeters get a free sample?

Sure! Feel free to stop by anytime, the beer fridge in the garage is always full. Might be a bit of a commute from Wyoming, though...

 

[ChickenGirl555]

Welcome to BYC! I joined a few days ago and have already learned so much from so many nice people! If you ask a question, it usually can be answered in less than 20 minutes. I hope you learn to like BYC like I have.

 

[N F C]

Sure! Feel free to stop by anytime, the beer fridge in the garage is always full. Might be a bit of a commute from Wyoming, though...

Yeah, there's always a catch

 

[ChickenGirl555]

 

[venymae]

Welcome! If you want awesome egg layers and super sweet friendly chooks I recommend production reds! (also called red sex links, cinnamon queens, etc.) They lay 6-7 jumbo brown eggs a week, and are very friendly. EE's will give you pretty colored eggs, are a bit skittish in general, and will lay around 4-5 eggs a week. Rhode Island Reds (my father favorite) are chatty birds, laying 5-6 brown eggs a week, can be friendly but have a reputation of being mean (especially roosters).

Good luck with your upcoming flock!