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[Joeschooks]

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[pennyJo1960]

Hello. I am pretty new to owning chickens. I bought my first chicks just over 7 weeks ago. I researched different breeds for a while before deciding to order 6 Easter Egger females from a local hatchery. 2 days after I picked them up, we walked into TSC and walked out with 4 chicks (2 silkies, 1 red sex link, and 1 barred rock). Fast forward 4 weeks, and I bought 2 barred rock hens (that are just under 2 years old) for cheap from a local lady who was downsizing her flock...because I wanted some eggs now. about 2 weeks ago, 2 of my EE "pullets" started crowing. I contacted the hatchery that I ordered them from. they asked me to bring them down so they could see them, and they gave me 2 replacement chicks...and I bought one more. I still think I have another boy or 2 in there, we'll see. I sold my silkies a few days ago, because I decided that weren't good enough layers to meet our needs. they're SO CUTE, but too "fancy" for me. That same day, I went and bought 2 red sex link chicks from a feed store to replace them. Right now, we have 15 chickens. My husband originally only wanted 3. I need to get rid of the roosters though, because we don't want any at this time.

I have been a member of the BYC Facebook group for a while, and decided to join here to interact on the forums. I am from Central PA (Cambria County). I am a SAHM to 3 sons, all young and very close in age. My boys have really been enjoying this journey of ours. My grandparents always had a farm with plenty of livestock, so I am familiar with what it takes to raise chickens. Memories!!

Hopefully next weekend, we can start moving most of our birds into our coop/run that is still currently under construction. We have a limited time when my husband can work on it, and the weather hasn't been very cooperative lately. Making progress though, finally.

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