Old in years, but still young in chicken tending experience!

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! Sounds like lots of fun there!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you with us in this poultry lovers community.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join us! Make yourself at home here!

 

[NewChickenTender2020]

Welcome to BYC!
I prefer a managed environment when hot weather rolls around, unfortunately that's when I have the most outdoor work.

I struggle more with the cold than the heat. I can find cooler times of the day to do chores but there's rarely a warm enough time when the weather gets to freezing temperatures. Only love & trying to be a responsible adult gets me out of the house then. North Central Texas is my hardiness zone,

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

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I am still in the "trial & error" stage with my current flock of 1 lavender Orpington rooster (Gandalf), 1 Barred Rock/Orpington rooster mix (Chickie), 2 Easter Eggers (Celestine & Pistachio), 2 Barred Rocks (Cadence & Harmony), 1 Rhode Island Red (Aiden), 1 Silkie (Sally, my brood hen), & 1 Orpington mix (Ebony). They are guarded by my 4 Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd/Irish Wolfhound dogs (Ma Belle, Papa Beau, Edur, & Keena), ignored by my 2 feral cats (Midnight & Mrs. Kitty), & a source of fascination to our newest dog, a ShihTzu-Chihuaha (Princess). The people who live here are elders (66, 77, 87) & the 5 children & 19 grandchildren who visit are 53-28yo & 31-2yo & all love animals. Two of those grandchildren picked out the members of our flock with the exception of Gandalf who was a gift & Chickie & Ebony who were hatched by Sally. Most of us enjoy the outdoors but there are a few who prefer more "managed" environments

Sounds like a full house you have there. Welcome To Backyard Chickens.

 

[janiedoe]

I struggle more with the cold than the heat. I can find cooler times of the day to do chores but there's rarely a warm enough time when the weather gets to freezing temperatures. Only love & trying to be a responsible adult gets me out of the house then. North Central Texas is my hardiness zone,

Those 110f days really got to me last summer, and it didn't cool off much in the evenings. I felt horrible for the chickens. I hauled ice to them from morning to dusk. 60 to 80 is my happy place!

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[triciayoung]

I am still in the "trial & error" stage with my current flock of 1 lavender Orpington rooster (Gandalf), 1 Barred Rock/Orpington rooster mix (Chickie), 2 Easter Eggers (Celestine & Pistachio), 2 Barred Rocks (Cadence & Harmony), 1 Rhode Island Red (Aiden), 1 Silkie (Sally, my brood hen), & 1 Orpington mix (Ebony). They are guarded by my 4 Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd/Irish Wolfhound dogs (Ma Belle, Papa Beau, Edur, & Keena), ignored by my 2 feral cats (Midnight & Mrs. Kitty), & a source of fascination to our newest dog, a ShihTzu-Chihuaha (Princess). The people who live here are elders (66, 77, 87) & the 5 children & 19 grandchildren who visit are 53-28yo & 31-2yo & all love animals. Two of those grandchildren picked out the members of our flock with the exception of Gandalf who was a gift & Chickie & Ebony who were hatched by Sally. Most of us enjoy the outdoors but there are a few who prefer more "managed" environments

Welcome to BYC. Creative names.