IdahoMichelle
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- May 6, 2015
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So glad to have found BYC - what an awesome resource for newbies! 
We're moving onto our new (12.5 acre) property in a couple weeks. There is an existing small (about 4x5 feet ) coop & chain link run. We're wanting to get started right away and will plan on 4 or 5 chickens to begin with. Then, when we're able to build another coop, or possibly a big egg mobile contraption, we hope to expand. With all the other items on our project list, I'm guessing that won't happen until at least next spring.
My hope is to do a rotational grazing type set up..similar to Polyface Farms at some point in our future. But, we're total noobs to this lifestyle, so, one step at a time.
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We're thinking of starting with EEs (including a roo), then add a second flock. Really, I'm just wanting colorful eggs. LOL! That's my motivation. ;o) So, I expect we'll have a mixed second flock. Our goal is to keep our family of 4 in eggs all year to begin with - well, after the EEs finally start laying! Our extended family and friends are all clamoring for us to sell to them, too.
Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all!
Michelle in Idaho
We're moving onto our new (12.5 acre) property in a couple weeks. There is an existing small (about 4x5 feet ) coop & chain link run. We're wanting to get started right away and will plan on 4 or 5 chickens to begin with. Then, when we're able to build another coop, or possibly a big egg mobile contraption, we hope to expand. With all the other items on our project list, I'm guessing that won't happen until at least next spring.
My hope is to do a rotational grazing type set up..similar to Polyface Farms at some point in our future. But, we're total noobs to this lifestyle, so, one step at a time.
)We're thinking of starting with EEs (including a roo), then add a second flock. Really, I'm just wanting colorful eggs. LOL! That's my motivation. ;o) So, I expect we'll have a mixed second flock. Our goal is to keep our family of 4 in eggs all year to begin with - well, after the EEs finally start laying! Our extended family and friends are all clamoring for us to sell to them, too.
Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all!
Michelle in Idaho
Michelle 
