max_agritropic
In the Brooder
Hey! My name is Max and I'm excited to finally join the BYC community. I've always had a love for avians and nature, and now that I'm diving into raising chickens again as part of my homesteading goals, this felt like the perfect time to connect with others who share the same passion.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I’m not totally new to chickens , I’ve actually been a fan of avians my whole life. Even as a kid, I used to feed birds and grow chicks in an incubator. Now I’m looking to bring that full circle by raising chickens again.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Right now, I’m just getting started with chickens, so I’m in the planning phase. I’m researching breeds, coop designs, and best practices for raising healthy birds especially in warm and humid climates like South Florida and in South America.
(3) What breeds do you have?
I’m considering hardy, heat-tolerant breeds that do well in tropical/subtropical conditions. I’ve got my eye on breeds like Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I love the idea of fresh eggs, natural pest control, and giving my family a closer connection to our food sources, even though my wife had a rough experience raising chickens on her farm as a kid.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Some of my other hobbies include off-roading, classic cars, and I’m also a radio aficionado.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I live with my growing family, my wife and I recently announced we’re expecting our first child. We also have two dogs who are very much part of the family.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I found BYC while researching Chicken Coop Designs on Google about two months ago and finally decided to sign up.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I’m not totally new to chickens , I’ve actually been a fan of avians my whole life. Even as a kid, I used to feed birds and grow chicks in an incubator. Now I’m looking to bring that full circle by raising chickens again.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Right now, I’m just getting started with chickens, so I’m in the planning phase. I’m researching breeds, coop designs, and best practices for raising healthy birds especially in warm and humid climates like South Florida and in South America.
(3) What breeds do you have?
I’m considering hardy, heat-tolerant breeds that do well in tropical/subtropical conditions. I’ve got my eye on breeds like Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I love the idea of fresh eggs, natural pest control, and giving my family a closer connection to our food sources, even though my wife had a rough experience raising chickens on her farm as a kid.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Some of my other hobbies include off-roading, classic cars, and I’m also a radio aficionado.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I live with my growing family, my wife and I recently announced we’re expecting our first child. We also have two dogs who are very much part of the family.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I found BYC while researching Chicken Coop Designs on Google about two months ago and finally decided to sign up.
