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[MikeGa]

My wife and I are both retired and decided to raise a couple of chickens. We made the big mistake of getting the chicks before we had all our ducks in line and fell to the “spell” of the baby chickens. Everything soon became centered around them! The birds thrive on it and so do we. The girls are now 6 months old and just starting to lay. There are 4 ladies here, no roosters, and all are “Buff Orpington”. They are a perfect fit. Glad to find this site, wish I would have checked sooner.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens and a Happy Thanksgiving .. Many of us are retired

 

[Hei 20]

My wife and I are both retired and decided to raise a couple of chickens. We made the big mistake of getting the chicks before we had all our ducks in line and fell to the “spell” of the baby chickens. Everything soon became centered around them! The birds thrive on it and so do we. The girls are now 6 months old and just starting to lay. There are 4 ladies here, no roosters, and all are “Buff Orpington”. They are a perfect fit. Glad to find this site, wish I would have checked sooner.

 

[Chicken Chiquita]

Welcome!!!! And Happy Thanksgiving!! Congrats on your not-so-much-anymore chicks!! Best of luck and health for you and them!! Stay safe!!

 

[springvalley123]

Welcome and happy Thanksgiving! Funny about having "ducks in a row" because we started out with ducks and now have chickens. Glad to hear you're enjoying your birds!

 

[fuentemoon]

Hello and welcome!
One of our 3 is a buff orpington too and my favorite

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then will to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

Fresh eggs, PRICELESS !

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Mike, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined. Congratulations on your retirement.
Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with your flock, and Happy Thanksgiving!