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

[CrazyChicken Lady]

Just about 9 1/2 years now! Our original Roo just now passed a few months ago.

 

[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

 

[katelwil]

Truthfully I have had chickens around my whole life, but my vote is 5-6 years because that's how long I've had "my own" 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!

 

[Birdsonghill]

I also had chickens as a child back in the 1950's and 60's at my family home. I have kept chickens, most years, since about 1976 on my own. I skipped about four years for health reasons, recently and just returned to keeping chickens. I missed them!

 

[BlueHorse17]

12 years !

 

[Miss Lydia]

Started with chickens Aug 1,2009 still have my first Rooster

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Started with chickens Aug 1,2009 still have my first RoosterView attachment 2791269

Wow

What breed is he?

 

[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.

 

[HappyClucker7]

Started with chickens Aug 1,2009 still have my first RoosterView attachment 2791269

Wow, he's gorgeous! What breed is he?