I forgot to say that those first birds were in 1992 or 1993, and I've had chickens ever since!
Not so many pictures though, so just a few newer ones.
Now I winter 30 to 40 birds, both bantams and standards, and love having them.
Mary
My first were Belgian d'Uccles and Silkies from a neighbor, before this site, and before there was much information at all about 'backyard chickens'.
I did know about poultry, but made many many mistakes along the way as far as predator protection is concerned.
Once our coop was set up...