Secret chicken lover

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Backyardexplorer

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I recently toured a homestead farm as part of a work “field trip”. I teach environmental science at a botanical garden/ nature center. I left the homestead and knew I wanted chickens. Never had it ever even crossed my mind until I was touring the farm and started envisioning my 2yr old son helping me tend to chicks and eventually collect eggs. How wonderful to teach him so many lessons as a family!

Within 3 days I had a coop ordered and 4 Easter Egger babies in a brooder inside my garage. (Thanks to my supportive hubby, he was all into the idea)

These chickens have brought so much joy into my life. I love tending to their needs, checking in on them, watching my son help take care of them. I spend so much time in our backyard now I’ve even began painting a wildflower mural. This I huge for me, I feel like I’m finally coming back after having my son two years ago.

I am so enjoying this phase of life. We have had the chicks about 5 weeks now. They are officially free ranging during the day and sleeping in their coop at night. I can’t wait to see where this journey will lead our family! I pick up two Americauna pullets on Saturday and I was SO EXCITED!

I don’t have any friends that are into chickens…. Here I am keeping my love for the chickens a secret to avoid looking completely crazy to those close to me!
 
Hello and welcome! Somehow we all become obsessed with these cute little feathered creatures. Just wait until they start to rule your life :rolleyes: you’ll fit in great here! Enjoy all the wonderful knowledge and heartwarming stories this site has to offer. Not to mention the chicken pictures you’ll be delighted in viewing!
 
Backyardexplorer said:
I recently toured a homestead farm as part of a work “field trip”. I teach environmental science at a botanical garden/ nature center. I left the homestead and knew I wanted chickens. Never had it ever even crossed my mind until I was touring the farm and started envisioning my 2yr old son helping me tend to chicks and eventually collect eggs. How wonderful to teach him so many lessons as a family!

Within 3 days I had a coop ordered and 4 Easter Egger babies in a brooder inside my garage. (Thanks to my supportive hubby, he was all into the idea)

These chickens have brought so much joy into my life. I love tending to their needs, checking in on them, watching my son help take care of them. I spend so much time in our backyard now I’ve even began painting a wildflower mural. This I huge for me, I feel like I’m finally coming back after having my son two years ago.

I am so enjoying this phase of life. We have had the chicks about 5 weeks now. They are officially free ranging during the day and sleeping in their coop at night. I can’t wait to see where this journey will lead our family! I pick up two Americauna pullets on Saturday and I was SO EXCITED!

I don’t have any friends that are into chickens…. Here I am keeping my love for the chickens a secret to avoid looking completely crazy to those close to me!
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Hello and welcome! Just accept it, you're clucking crazy 🤪 we accept you!
It's pretty awesome sharing the experience with your kids. Before you know it, your son will be your little egg-collector 💜 enjoy your new flock! Its a true addiction 😂
 
Just a bit of advice: No matter how hard you try, eventually folks will discover your chicken addiction. So, let them! Maybe it will lure them into the wonderful world of chickens that you've already discovered?

Congrats on your chicks and pullets, and welcome to BYC -- where we are proud of our chicken obsessions and gladly share with each other!
 

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