Thanks for the welcome!

[ShanJone]

We have had our chickens for 3 years. Just doubled our flock this year as nature had taken our numbers down a little and our girls were also laying less. We have 16 hens - 8 that are around 3 and 8 that are 5 months old. The older crew includes 2 americanas, 1 buff orp, 3 barred rock, 2 cherry eggers. New crew is 4 speckled Sussex and 2 each golden and silver laced wyandottes.

Besides chicks, we start beekeeping this year and have 2 dogs - a rottie and a bluetick beagle. The beagle is just one of the girls - they love him and he loves their poop and food. The rottie thinks they are super exciting and has caught our buff a couple of times but inflicted no bodily harm. She’s learned well to watch from afar now.

We live on 5 acres outside of Richmond, Virginia.

 

[ronott1]

You have a nice bix of chickens!

Do the dogs stay out at night to keep predators away?

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Welcome to BYC! I drive to Richmond (which is an hour away) for swim meets at least twice a year, we're practically neighbors . I love the breeds you have, some of them are my personal favorites.

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And It is wonderful to have you here with us, best wishes!

 

[Stayc]

Welcome!! we are in Lunenburg county (near Farmville). Still kinda new to chickens myself but i have a small flock and a newly hatched chick. We wanted to get into beekeeping but were wary because of all the bears here. If i can ever help an any way were not too far from each other.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the BYC flock

 

[usetheforcejb]

We have had our chickens for 3 years. Just doubled our flock this year as nature had taken our numbers down a little and our girls were also laying less. We have 16 hens - 8 that are around 3 and 8 that are 5 months old. The older crew includes 2 americanas, 1 buff orp, 3 barred rock, 2 cherry eggers. New crew is 4 speckled Sussex and 2 each golden and silver laced wyandottes.

Besides chicks, we start beekeeping this year and have 2 dogs - a rottie and a bluetick beagle. The beagle is just one of the girls - they love him and he loves their poop and food. The rottie thinks they are super exciting and has caught our buff a couple of times but inflicted no bodily harm. She’s learned well to watch from afar now.

We live on 5 acres outside of Richmond, Virginia.

Welcome!
I'm a new member also. I'm clear on the other side of the country from you tho. I'm in Oregon. Sounds like you have a nice farm!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Glad to have you join the family. Enjoy your stay here!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so thrilled you've decided to join us

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
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