Newbie chicken parents

[Suzieq0704]

I am new to chickens. We have 18 (unintentionally). We have Black Australorp; buff Orpington; ?rainbow layers; polish, and crested chickens. Not sure what 4 of them are because they were 'extras'. So far, I like watching them grow. We also purchased bees this year, so we have 2 beehives with about 60,000 bees. That still sounds crazy to me. I like to quilt, make junk journals and all kinds of crafty stuff. We like to ride our Harley we bought a couple of years ago. I am married to Ray, my wonderful hubby who has put up with me wanting all these critters.We have a blended family of 6 kids and 7 grands.
I heard about BYC through Google, I joined because I need to know more about chickens....from people instead of books...

 

[N F C]

Hi, thanks for joining us! Make yourself at home and always feel free to ask questions.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Chold05]

Welcome! This is a wonderful place on the interwebs!

We have bees as well! We got them last spring. 2 hives turned into 4! LOL They're neat, but I'll admit... chickens are much more fun!

 

[Jakemedic]

Welcome from toasty Iowa!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you're here!

 

[Tookie]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! So glad you joined us.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska! The Best of Luck with your Flock.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you here in this poultry loving community.