Where there is great love, there are always miracles ~ Willa Cather

[SongBaby33]

Welcome

 

[feathermaid]

Sorry to hear about the attack. How did that happen? Do you have a secure coop and run or were they out free ranging? Please do post some pics in the emergency forum and share your story.

Moving forward, your may want to add a few more hens to your flock if you plan to keep the roo. The usual ratio is 1 boy per 10 girls, less than that can lead to over mating, feather loss or possible injury to the hen. Also, about 3 hens would be sufficient to lay enough eggs for a family of 3. When raising a mixed gender flock, be sure to feed an All Flock (not layer feed) and offer oyster shell (calcium) in a separate container for the hens.

 

[Bamabexchicks]

Hi, welcome to BYC! Flappy Feathers is right on all counts. I love it that you quoted Willa Cather! She's one of my favorite authors, and especially My Antonia! Hope you find answers to all your questions!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined us.

 

[cassie123]

Welcome to backyard chickens!

 

[HuffleClaw]

Welcome! Thanks for joining the flock.

 

[KLIL]

Hello from down under Australia and welcome to BYC!
You are going to love it here.

Feel free to pop by and share your daily updates for 2019 too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/flock-life-journeys-2019.1286370/

Lovely to meet you and hope to speak more.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Welcome to our eggcelent flock here at BYC

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Greetings sonstoffie, Welcome to BYC!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining our community!