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!
I didn't think I needed it, and in March we will be building our 4th coop and it will be Fort Knox. Then during the day they can come out into the larger runs for free ranging, that is, free ranging in an electric fence with bird netting over it. All it takes is one predator to change your mind.
