Not lurking no more .. from SC

[jadip4]

Hi!! I've been reading all kinds of cool stuff on this board for over a year now. I think it's time to stop lurking and actually participate.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes .. well, we bought our first chicks from the hardware store in 3/17.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
13

(3) What breeds do you have?
1 - buff orphington
3 - australorp
3 - production reds
4 - isa brown
2 - easter eggers (on of which is an adorable splash roo)

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
searching for chicken advice, and boy did I find it

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
horseback riding and unsuccessful gardening

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Currently residing in Coastal SC on a hobby farm with 2 horses, all the chickens, 3 cats, and 2 dogs. Goats are coming as soon as the fencing is in place. I work in IT at a local college to pay for the fun I have at home. Married for 18 years with two precious teenagers.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I hope that you enjoy being a member as much as the rest of us.

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - Find Your State Thread


Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Lazy Farmer]

RE: "Not lurking no more .. from SC"
I before's & after's!

Before:

After:

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[Joeschooks]

A very warm welcome to BYC! There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[dlp40]

Welcome, Florence sc here, glad you joined up. I know byc will serve you well.
Best wishes,
David

 

[jadip4]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I hope that you enjoy being a member as much as the rest of us.

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - Find Your State Thread


Best wishes

Pork Pie

Thank you!!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

CURRENT COOP CONTEST click here >>#1

The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

We love unsuccessful gardeners too!

 

[Plip]

So glad you decided to join and introduce yourself! Welcome to BYC!

 

[Chickassan]

Hi! And welcome! Jealous of you being on the coast, unless you're at Hilton head that place has awful beaches..hard as concrete.