Hello!

[Grammy60]

Hi and welcome to BYC Thanks for joining us and sharing pictures of your flock

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[Blue Raptor]

1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I just started raising chickens last summer. I took on 3 older ladies who were too spicy for the rest of their flock. Having their own space was all they needed and they’re very relaxed and happy now.
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(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
8
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(3) What breeds do you have?
Golden Comets, Calico Princess, Starlight Green

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I really love birds in general, so having my own to interact with and observe has been delightful. They’re hilarious little weirdos.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Gardening, knitting, punch needle, hiking.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My wife and I have one 17yo cat named Rose. She is a two person cat who wants nothing to do with any other living beings.View attachment 3478065

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Before I took in the original 3 hens, I’d been considering chickens for a couple years and researching obsessively. BYC has been an amazing resource, and it finally occurred to me I could also join lol

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Tookie]

Hello, welcome to BYC!

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. Thank you for taking in the older ladies. Did you convert a playhouse? Your coop is really cute.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[opalsaucy]

Welcome. Thank you for taking in the older ladies. Did you convert a playhouse? Your coop is really cute.

I did! I found this cedar playhouse on FB marketplace for $80, added leftover shingles to the roof, hardware cloth on all windows, and insulation. A lot of fun to put together and it makes me smile every morning when I see it.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies! I always check in the "What's New" section as well at the top of this page. This way I can read how I may have a similar question or help give some advice.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[triciayoung]

I did! I found this cedar playhouse on FB marketplace for $80, added leftover shingles to the roof, hardware cloth on all windows, and insulation. A lot of fun to put together and it makes me smile every morning when I see it.

Very nice job you did.