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It’s hard to know what to say when you’re writing your first editor’s letter, so I think I’ll start with a simple “hi.” I feel like I know so many of you already since I come to the magazine from the digital side of things where I worked with a great team of writers to bring you daily online posts at countrysidenetwork.com.
Let me take a minute to introduce myself. First and foremost, I have a wonderful husband and two daughters and we live on a beautiful hillside near the Ohio River. I’ve been raising backyard chickens for years. My flock currently consists of two roosters, Buff Brahmas, Speckled Sussex, Easter Eggers, Black Australorps, Brown Leghorns, a New Hampshire and a Buff Orpington.
My flock free ranges daily in a fenced-in area of our property. They roam my gardens and get lots of attention from everyone in the family. We don’t eat our chickens since they all have names and personalities of their own. Instead, we enjoy their delicious eggs.
For a few years, I’ve worked with Ron Kean answering Ask the Expert questions for the magazine. Over that time, I noticed many of the questions had similar origins that aren’t covered in many other places. So, I’m proud to say I’ve written a book called Backyard Chickens: Beyond the Basics (Voyageur Press, 2017). My book covers many of those questions and addresses topics like expanding your flock, chicken behavior, coping with the seasons and more. It’s in pre-sale now and will be out in May.
Enough about me! This issue is chock-full of must-know information about getting baby chickens and raising them properly. From choosing how to get your chicks, proper temperatures, feeding, and vaccinations, we’ve got you covered on the journey from the brooder to the coop.
In this issue, you’ll probably notice ties to our Backyard Poultry social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Our photo album now includes pictures from our online fans. So, make sure to follow us and share your flock photos. You’ll also notice our kid’s section has been upgraded for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t forget to complete the coloring page and send us a picture. We may just print it in the next issue!
All these changes are exciting, but what hasn’t changed is our commitment to bringing you the information you need for a healthy and happy flock. I look forward to getting to know you and your flocks!
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