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[Avogadro]

Hello there! I’m Avogadro and I am brand new to the flock, both in terms of the forum and in raising chickens. I’ve always loved birds and animal husbandry; about three years ago I saw a Buff Orpington for the first time, and it was then that I contracted the highly infectious disease that we all know as Chicken Fever. Unfortunately, I have never had the facilities to care for chickens.. (severely limited space, strict city ordinances, neighbors that would not take kindly to feathered friends) until now. I’ve recently moved to the countryside with my extremely supportive partner who has done nothing but accelerate my Chicken Fever (so if he ever complains this is entirely his fault) and now, I can finally be surrounded by a cacophony of clucking, clouds of feathers, and have an endless supply of quirky animal behavior (and of course the cuddle factor, eggs are a nice bonus as well). I’ll be receiving my first flock in March and I am absolutely thrilled beyond belief.. which is why I finally made an account here at BYC, a website I’ve frequently delved into for advice, testimonies, information, and inspiration the past few years.

This was a bit lengthy, but I’ve always been a rambler. I’m ecstatic to be traveling into this new chapter of my life and I can’t wait to get to know you folks!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Avogadro, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Congratulations on moving to the country. Good luck establishing your new flock!

 

[Avogadro]

Hello, Avogadro, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Thank you for the warm welcome!

 

[sourland]

Ramble on we all do here, and welcome to BYC.

 

[PioneerChicks]

Yes, chicken fever is one of the best illnesses you can get! Welcome to BYC!

 

[Avogadro]

Ramble on we all do here, and welcome to BYC.

I’m a ramble fiend..! Thank you!

 

[Avogadro]

Yes, chicken fever is one of the best illnesses you can get! Welcome to BYC!

I have no plans to pursue a cure for my ailment, haha!

 

[PioneerChicks]

I have no plans to pursue a cure for my ailment, haha!

I can already tell you're gonna be fun to have around!

 

[N F C]

Hi Avogadro, it's nice to have you here! Congrats on your move to the country and your upcoming flock What breeds are you going to get?

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! Rambling is what we do here! And the best part is we learn a lot from each other when we do! Buff Orpingtons are my favorite chickens!!! Is that what you are going to get? I've also recently fallen in love with Lavender Orpingtons, and have 3 at 4 mos old now. Black Australorps are in the same family and have that big fluffy shape, with black iridescent feathers. I think you might need a couple of each! I have 4 BO's, 3 LO's, 3 BA's and a couple Rhode Island Reds to spice it up. I'm so excited for you. You're going to have so much fun deciding what your flock will look like, and I can't wait to see pictures!!!