Introducing myself

[Etymom]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

I have had chickens since 2017, so 8 years now.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?

Roughly 50.

(3) What breeds do you have?

Rhode Island Reds.

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?

I love their personalities and getting eggs.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?

I love reading.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

Married with 2 teenagers. We have 20 goats, 50 chickens, 2 barn cats, 3 dogs, and 8 geese.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?

I don't know how I found this place.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[janiedoe]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC!

 

[muddy75]

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

20 goats? Wow! We’d love to see pictures if you don’t mind sharing. Oh, of the chickens too.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[N F C]

Hello, it's nice to meet you! RIR's have always been one of my favorite breeds...you must get plenty of eggs with 50 of them. Thanks for joining us!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Jenbirdee]

Wow, it’s great to meet you. I also would love to see your pictures. Specially, those geese and goats.

 

[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!