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

[NewChickenTender2020]

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

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC to the lot of you.

 

[Evadig]

Salve (Latin for hello)! I love the names of your two Plymouth Rocks; they seem to fit the personality of that breed very well (I have one named Prudence, who also lives up to the name). I hope you enjoy your time here!

 

[RoyalChick]

Welcome! Settle in and enjoy the BYC community.
As a fellow elder I strongly recommend a comfy chair nearby the chickens. Hanging out while they cluck around your feet is a very peaceful way to avoid chores!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Nice variety of breeds you keep, makes for a colorful chicken yard for sure!

Make yourself at home here!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
Quite the life you say.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[N F C]

Hi, your dogs sound amazing (and your flock too, of course)! Thanks for joining us

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[janiedoe]

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