Official BYC Poll: How Long Have You Been Keeping Chickens?

[deidreg]

I, too, have Covid chickens. They saved my sanity when I was home, sick and unemployed. They got me up and out of my house. So happy I made the commitment. Eggs are great, too!

 

[RubelliteRose]

One year 4 months. We bought our house almost 8 years ago with the intention of someday having chickens. With kids in school, then colleges at opposite ends of the state and going back to work, I didn't think I had time for chickens. Last year, I couldn't go anywhere besides work, so I decided to finally get my chickens. Now, just over a year later, I can go places besides work, but I don't want to go anywhere besides my chicken run I love my chickens!!

 

[tripletfeb]

The family farm has had chickens for over 100 years, since at least 1909! But me personally, I have had them for three years now

 

[BlueHorse17]

12 years !

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I've been raising my own chickens for 15 years, incubating for close to 13. Now I have well over 100 birds.
Before that I was taking care of my parents chickens, helping my dad incubate ducks.

 

[LizzzyJo]

I've had birds my whole life but only about 4 years with chickens. I am loving seeing my original hens get older, sweeter, and smarter.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

16 months (in 4 days) from the beginning of my chicken journey.

 

[alwaystj9]

Over 30 years in my present location (South Louisiana), 5 years prior to that in the Carolinas.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

About 11 years this time. Another lifetime ago I had chickens for about ten years, I think.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I got my first flock when I was 10. That was many many... many years ago