• Last updated 11/13/12 by Lothiriel

Since creating this page I have found that there are actually 9 types of combs, the 9th being the Carnation comb. I've added this to my list. :)   1. The Single The single comb is the most common. It is a simple straight row of spikes beginning at the bird's nostrils and sweeping back its head.   "Pearl," winner of the single comb contest, owned by elsasmom   Click here to see more single combs!     2. The Buttercup The buttercup comb is quite the novel headgear for poultry, and is reserved for the breed that carries its name. In appearance,... read more

• Last updated 3/27/12 by support

Describe '~Six tips on breaking your egg eater~' here       ~Six tips on breaking your egg eater!~                     Egg eating is a nasty habit sometimes found in young pullets, and even older hens. Although many people may say egg eating is impossible to break, and to just cull the hen, in many cases this is not true. Egg eating often starts when an egg is accidentally broken in the nest box, and the hen pecks at it. Finding that this weird yellow substance is tasty, they will quickly devour it, and when they lay their next egg- look for more.... read more

• Last updated 3/19/12 by support

Save A Chick Baby chicks can be a wonderful part of any family.  Unfortunately every year thousands of the chicks don't receive the care they need.  For this reason our forum community has come together to create the "Save A Chick Campaign".     We need your help! Below are a few brochures and postcards designed by our forum members.  Print these and hand them out to new chick owners or give them to your local feed stores to pass out to their customers.  Click the image below to download the main pamphlet file in PDF format.  It is two pages designed to... read more

• Last updated 3/19/12 by support

BYC Member Created Coloring Book!   You can download the BYC Coloring book as a PDF or browse all the images: 1)  The Official BYC Coloring Book (500kb PDF): http://www.backyardchickens.com/attachments/102 2)  All the submissions have been placed in the BYC Gallery: http://files.backyardchickens.com/images/gallery/index.php?album=BYC-Coloring-Book                                                                                  read more

• Last updated 8/24/12 by BYC Project Manager

This is an index of pages for information on raising and processing meat birds.  Some of the links have graphic pics.       Plucking a Hen by Waxing (warning, graphic pics)   The Emotional Side of Chicken Processing How to Process a Chicken at Home (graphic pics)     Comparison of Breeds and Ages of Chickens for... read more

• Last updated 3/19/12 by support

Describe 'Chicken Behaviors & Egg Laying - Common Questions & Answers' here read more

• Last updated 3/19/12 by support

Describe 'Where To Buy Backyard Chickens, Baby Chicks, And Hatching Eggs' here read more

• Last updated 3/19/12 by support

1.Should I buy pullets or straight run chicks?    Pullets have been sexed by the hatchery and are usually sexed 90% accurately. Most hatcheries or feed stores will refund your money or buy back the cockerels which exceed 10%. Straight run chicks are usually less expensive, but they are 50% pullets and 50% cockerels (more or less). 2.When can my chicks go outside?    You should wait until they are fully feathered to put them outside.Depending on the temperature, they can go outside when they are from 5 to 12 weeks old. Will racoons hurt my chickens?    Yes. Racoons... read more

• Last updated 3/19/12 by support

Please see the full rules here: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/250783/buy-sell-auction-rules-must-read-agree-to-participate-in-bsa read more

• Last updated 3/20/13 by Nifty-Chicken

Hi Peeps!    Welcome to BackYardChickens.com website!   There are a ton of exciting new features and areas of the site for you to explore.  To help get started we suggest you watch this video that walks through the main parts of the site, especially the forum:         For those that want a quick idea of the different navigation options, here’s an example of the “Forum” list with notes on the various links and options:     Where are my favorite places? If you were a member of the old site, here are a few of the most popular pages and their... read more