Well, at age 45, I've been bitten by the Backyard Chicken Bug

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
That darn BYC Bug sure can fly! It's made it all around the globe.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[bit-by-the-BY-chik-Bug]

Hello and welcome!
I am glad you've joined this great community do you have any pictures of your chicks that you wouldn't mind sharing?
How is your daughter liking the chickens now?

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

*edits for spelling
Glad my intro is lovable! LOL Chicken math, as in predators?

Chicken math is basically when you end up with a lot more chickens than you expected. I am *supposed* to have six hens. I have fifteen hens and I did have two roos, but rehomed the roos.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

She looks so content with them! Thats a great picture, thank you for sharing

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! We're so happy to have you with us!
Please have a look around and make yourself at home!

 

[Eggscaping]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Sure am new. Got my first 6 in March at TSC.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
12. First batch had two Roos and I am hoping adding 6 pullets will keep the peace.
(3) What breeds do you have?
6 Rainbow (2 Roos), 3 Brahmas and 3 Black Sex Linked
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Watching them. Told a friend recently, sitting on my deck and watching chickens gets me as close to zen as possible.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Guitar, Music, Motorcycles, Computers
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
We got the chicks because our oldest, 22, is developmentally delayed and she got it in her mind she wanted chickens. Her medical diet requires a lot of eggs and I liked the idea of them eating ticks! Been loving the experience up to now, hoping to love it more.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Foundit on reddit /R/backyardchickens
Joined so I can grow in my chicken husbandry.

Welcome to BackYardChickens! So glad to have you here in our wonderful community of friendly, helpful, knowledgeable people!