What's your story..

We used to live in the city in CA... Long story short... We decided to get some chickens, and now we have a nice little farmette.

 

Very interesting story

 

My story...
I grew up loving all animals, particularly horses, but we were a military family and moved a lot, so the only pet we could have was a dog and a cat. My husband, on the other hand, grew up doing 4H, raising and showing sheep, pigs, and steers. After we got married, we moved to Montana, and when we were looking for a house to buy, our big priority was to have some land and get some animals. We didn't look at any houses with less than an acre of land, or any houses with covenants and homeowners associations. We got a place with almost 8 acres, and got our first batch of six chicks. And I fell in absolute love with the little things. I had thought they'd be fun, but I hadn't realized just how much joy they would be. I played with them, I sang to them, I spent hours sitting with them and letting them explore. Then I found BYC and was relieved that there were other chicken obsessed people like me, and that I wasn't a nut after all!

 

I always wanted chickens, but until about a year ago I never had the opportunity to have them. I previously lived in a modest-sized house in the middle of town, with small garden and close neighbours - I didn't think it would be fair to keep the chickens in such a small space. A year ago I moved to a much more rural area, so it was the ideal opportunity to get the chickens I'd always wanted. I wanted to see the whole process through, so I bought Welsummer and Cream Legbar hatching eggs from a local supplier. I've now got five chickens - three Cream Legbar pullets and two Welsummers. In the Spring time I plan on getting another 3 or 4, but I'm thinking of hybrids next time - probably Columbian Blacktails.
Photos of my girls in my galleries.

 

I've wanted chickens for several years, but didn't start the process until a couple of years ago.

I started researching online, and I found this wonderful site.
Over the course of a summer, I built the coop.
Usually at night, with music, and beer.
Using materials my Dad brought home from work.
Sometimes I would go to bed after 2am, and work the next day.

The coop was built in the garage, thus the ability to build at night.

Moving the coop, once it was finished was the hardest part.
Those lawn mower wheels were used beyond their capacity and failed. lol

Skipping ahead...
I have 6 happy, egg laying chickens.
The coop is entering it's second winter.
First for the chickens.





There's my girls.