• Last updated 5/5/13 by Farming Frenzy

At first I thought raising chickens would be easy-peesy.You know - buying a coop, feeding, watering, collection eggs... it didn't seem that hard. But my thoughts changed when my first 6 new arrivals hatched! It was on a sunny Autumn day that I went to feed and let out my flock of bantam hens. Counting them off as they went, I noticed one was forcing herself to stay in the nesting box. I cautiously lifted her from the nest, horrified to see 6 chicks fall out from under neath. I quickly packed them into the nesting box and placed back the hen. This was the first hatch... read more

• Last updated 5/21/13 by SuperSilkies

Hello, and welcome to 101 Reasons You're Happy To Have BYC!     I started this project as a thread, but when I was no longer able to edit the front page to add reasons, I decided to restart it. I am now putting the project in an article form so that I (and you, too!) can always edit it!   The rules are quit simple. Just edit the article and add 2-3, 4 at the most, reasons why you are happy to have BYC. I have numbered them for you.   The opportunity to make new friends is very big, and there are a lot of great people on this site, that you will,... read more

• Last updated 4/29/13 by NovaAman

In the last two years of chicken keeping, I have had to expand and build more coops. Any one who has chickens as a hobby as well as for good food and eggs, know's how quickly addicting it can become. I have had some temp coops that would shock some people, as well as some flubs that have left me devasted when predation happens. I have decided to put the different coops that I have built here. Only one coop is made of new materials. The rest have been made from scraps and new materials. Mostly though, I just had fun building them and learning and rethinking along the... read more

• Last updated 5/5/13 by Farming Frenzy

Have you restlessly argued to yourself about whats best for your hens? Many people love having chickens ( I know I do ), but many people also live in the city. Most city hens have a small backyard, or a patch of lawn to keep themselves busy. Others may have a larger or smaller property.There are various ways to raising chickens, but in a restricted area can be dificult.What is the main thing you want for your chickens? For them to be happy, healthy, or safe? Free ranging chickens in the city can be dangerous, as there are many predators: traffic, roaming cats or dogs,... read more

• Last updated 5/15/13 by thebirdguy

SWAPS I OWE         SWAPS OWED TO ME           SIDE SWAPS Owed to Me:  profti 2 large boxes jams etc.   Owed to Me:  yinepu  emu eggs late 2013 early 2014 I Owe:   yinepu  Ancona duck eggs (sent 4/29/13)     read more

• Last updated 4/27/13 by beckydietrich

No doubt raising chickens is a serious business, but it can also be funny, poignant, frustrating, even hilarious!  On this page I'll share wonderful stories about my husband and me, our mid life crisis move to the country, and our wonderful experiences raising chickens.  (You can check out my book Place Le Coop on Amazon as well). http://www.amazon.com/Place-Coop-story-country-chickens/dp/1482586304/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1366649668&sr=1-1&keywords=Place+Le+Coop   Stay tuned for my story of Sven, our polish rooster read more

• Last updated 4/27/13 by huntinwidow

Hatching eggs available Blue and black ameraucana LF Georgia Giant Bobwhite quail BBS orpingtons LF   Boys clothes and shoes 4T  (more description to come)   read more

• Last updated 5/2/13 by Clover Run

    Swaps I owe:       Kimmie6067 - 6 EE and 6 hens choice - wants shipped in 2 weeks (around May17th) - What U Got Swap   wife2birdman  - 6 Delaware - bring to CMBF show on May 26th read more

• Last updated 5/21/13 by AngieO

Swaps I will be expecting       FarmrGirl 6+ Welsh Harlequin Duck Eggs post # 65 TNLFC Swap     Swaps I will owe   Chicken Junkies 6+ Cream Legbar eggs TNLFC swap page 7 post #66 will be mailed middle of the week of 5/20/13   Side Swap Clover Run 6+ Crested Cream Legbar eggs  For Showgirl and/or LF Cochin to be sent the week of 4/28  *I mailed eggs 5/3/13* Received 5/6/13 according to USPS.com   FarmrGirl 6+ Crested Cream Legbar eggs for 3 American Lavender over Pilgrim Goose eggs to be sent the beginning week of 5/20 *Mailed... read more

• Last updated 5/13/13 by erinszoo

seeds available for swap - all are heirloom or OP unless marked hybrid, all are non-GMO, most are from Territorial seed, Baker Creek, or saved from my garden   Beans Blue Lake 274 green bush Blue Lake pole   Broccoli Waltham 29   Carrots black knight - from Turkey, a dark purple carrot all the way through to the core Danvers half long Chantenay   Cucumber Boston Pickling Straight Eight   Greens salad blend rocket bloomsdale spinach   Grains Amaranth - love lies bleeding Quinoa - brightest brilliant   Melons Green... read more