Thanks for the add

[LDrinkwater]

Hello, My name is Lisa and I live in VA.

I got my day old hatchlings the end of March 2018. I have 7 pullets - 3 are Partridge Rock's, 1 - Blue Andalusian, 1 - Sicilian Buttercup, 1 - Exchequer Leghorn, and 1 - Lavender Orpington.

I have really enjoyed raising them, I just enjoy seeing them be chickens. I let them free-range as much as I can but lately the hawks have been staying around - so they are confined more than I like. I really enjoy the fresh eggs and I cannot stand store bought ones anymore.

I was born and raised on a farm but we never really raised chickens. We had a few game hens and roosters that were given to us, but the flock eventually died off. I still live on that 100 acre farm. We rent the majority of it to a neighbor that raises beef cattle and makes hay. I have been raising Jack Russell Terriers for 30 years and I am heavily involved in showing and judging them all over the country.

I stumbled up on this site through google and it has been very helpful in the past so I decided to join so I can learn as much as I can. I do have an Associate's Degree in Animal Agriculture from VA Tech - Go Hokies!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Lots of 'dog' people here. I have been raising field trial beagles for 60 + years.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Lisa, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I have been rescuing Dobermans for 25 years!

 

[NonnasBabies]

Welcome!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Lisa and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 I’d suggest including your location using the guide in that link. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Hello and welcome to BYC

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Lisa and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
I've just been 'thrown to the dogs' for 50 years.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[drumstick diva]

Wonder what you looked like at 9, Mr.Sean?

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Tons of dog folks here at BYC, judges, handlers, field trial, agility, obedience, search & rescue, etc.

My theory is someone who is very selective with dogs, carries that with them getting breeds of chicken.

 

[drumstick diva]

BTW I used to show and breed Cocker Spaniels. Also worked for a handler , and had a grooming shop for a number of years. Have always loved dogs.