To all fluffy-butt lovers, "HELLO!" from NW Tennessee!

[KMedlin]

I am a 50+something lady, married to the love of my life over 30 years and the proud momma to a healthy flock of 30 chickens. My journey started 6 years ago when we bought a house (chickens included)! There were 3 male guinea fowl and 2 older chicken hens. Before we could even move in, one of the hens was killed by a stray dog and it broke my heart for the lone lady, so I bought her 2 friends. Knowing nothing about chickens, I didn't realize the birds I bought were riddled with parasites and one passed away only a couple of weeks later. So began my obsession with learning all I could about chickens. In six years, I have learned an amazing amount and my MIL even asks me questions even though she has had chickens for decades! At first, I dealt with a lot of health issues in my flock (poorly bred birds mostly). I now have a very happy and healthy flock of mostly Buff Orpingtons and a few Easter Eggers. I am happy to pass on my knowledge when I can and am always eager to learn new things about these amazing little fluff-butts!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! Enjoy your visits here! Best of luck with your flock!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Jenbirdee]

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Snowbelt]

Welcome to BYC! Buff Orpingtons are the one breed I will always have in my flock. I'm trying out some Jubilee and BBS Orpingtons this year to join them.

 

[fldiver97]

Nice to have you here!

 

[theoldchick]

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

It sounds like you had a rocky start, but sure picked up a lot of good info! Wishing you the best with this flock. If you have pictures you'd not mind sharing, we do love to see!

We're glad you're here!

 

[N F C]

Hi, sorry you had to go through those tough experiences but it sounds like things are going well now. Make yourself at home here and always feel free to share your experiences or ask questions in the various forums. Thanks for joining!