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[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Yep, that's what BYC is for, rambling on and on about chickens. We are huge enablers here.

Make yourself at home here and welcome to our community!

 

[BullChick]

You’re going to have a blast collecting animals, and we will happily help you realize how badly you absolutely need all of them!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC.

Here are some links to useful resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - “How to...” guides
• Great go-to resource - Learning Centre
• Good starting point for browsing the site - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Excellent sources of local information - U.S. States thread list

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[BantyChooks]

Welcome! Chickens are addictive—if you're not careful, you'll end up with 6.02 x 10^23 birds. (I couldn't resist the math joke...)

 

[chickenlittle21]

 

[ChickenCanoe]

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!

Excellent introduction and congratulations on entering a new chapter. Many of the new member introductions I've seen rambled on much longer and yours was interesting to read.
Pay special attention to get breeds that are suitable to your climate. That will solve many problems before they have a chance to manifest.
The following charts will prove invaluable as you make your selections.
http://www.albc-usa.org/documents/chickenbreedcomparison.pdf
http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

Eggs are a definite bonus.
I grew up with chickens, pheasant and all sorts of livestock. When I decided to get chickens as an adult it was because the stable closed near my house where I always got manure for my garden. So I originally got chickens for manure. Lo and behold, eggs, meat and chicks for more eggs and meat. Bonus.

See, I can ramble too.

 

[Avogadro]

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?

Thank you! I’ve settled on Buff & Lavender Orpingtons, Red Laced Wyandottes, and Cinnamon Queens (which I’ve found a bit of controversy around, but opted for after seeing a majority of positive experiences). Though my ‘wish list’ of breeds grows by the day!

 

[Avogadro]

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!!!

Yes, the Buffs will be in the flock and I’m so incredibly excited! Thank you for your lovely reply, and yes, there’s going to be an obscene amount of photos once they arrive! Stay tuned!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Thank you! I’ve settled on Buff & Lavender Orpingtons, Red Laced Wyandottes, and Cinnamon Queens (which I’ve found a bit of controversy around, but opted for after seeing a majority of positive experiences). Though my ‘wish list’ of breeds grows by the day!

I'm sure it will. Those are good to start with. That's why I gave the breed selection charts since there are so many great breeds that don't have the many aficionados singing their praises but are still unsung avian heroes in my book.

 

[Avogadro]

Excellent introduction and congratulations on entering a new chapter. Many of the new member introductions I've seen rambled on much longer and yours was interesting to read.
Pay special attention to get breeds that are suitable to your climate. That will solve many problems before they have a chance to manifest.
The following charts will prove invaluable as you make your selections.
http://www.albc-usa.org/documents/chickenbreedcomparison.pdf
http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

Eggs are a definite bonus.
I grew up with chickens, pheasant and all sorts of livestock. When I decided to get chickens as an adult it was because the stable closed near my house where I always got manure for my garden. So I originally got chickens for manure. Lo and behold, eggs, meat and chicks for more eggs and meat. Bonus.

See, I can ramble too.

Thank you for the resources! I’ll add them to my collection, and yes, making sure I could find breeds that would be suitable in my region was a huge factor.. luckily my favorites turned out to be cold hardy! I’d love to hear more about your chicken adventures!