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I ordered 15-16 chicks from Meyers (they may include more?) and will be receiving them the first week of april. I'm going to start building the coop and was wondering what size coop building to construct. I remember on here seeing how many sq. ft. each bird needs but cant remember. What size...

if you were ordering one rooster for your flock what breed would you buy based on temperment, hardiness, etc? (Im only interested in standard/production breeds) Would like to hear others opinions. Thanks!

What would Colonel Sanders say if he was on BYC Forum????? Lets hear it!

Been reading some post people have been leaving on ordering chicks and extra chicks they have received. Some said they were "mystery birds". Was just curious if you could post what extra birds you received and who you ordered your chicks from. Thanks!

Starting chickens this spring and would like to know what everyone uses for laying nest bedding? I know straw is obvious but what other bedding have you used? For example do hens like wood shavings, etc ? Also thought about using newspaper thats been through a paper shredder but maybe thats not...

which duck breed is the best egg producer with a good disposition? Last year I ordered welsh harlequins but they were DOA at the post office. Would like to try again this year but maybe from a local feed store. I understood from the hatchery that ducks cant survive as long as chickens when being...

Ok so I've been researching who to buy chicks from given where I live (for shipping time, etc). I've narrowed it down to Meyer Hatchery, Murray McMurray and Cackle Hatchery. Any advice which one would be better than the other? For example, I was wanting around 15 to 20 chicks max. Meyer has a 3...

Will be getting chickens in the spring and when they are old enough to free range they will be met by acouple of big labs. As with all farm animals here we introduce them to make sure they can get along and live together, for example, some cows are territorial and dont want dogs around others...

Quick question......whats the advantages/disadvantages of hanging feeders or just having them on the ground? Thanks...

Building a large size coop this spring and have a few questions. First off I live in central Illinois and winters can be harsh, is it a given that I insulate the walls? ( I probably will anyways). Also we will have approx 15-20 hens with one rooster, Do you recommend making wood boxes or buying...

I have some questions (maybe alot) about chickens. First off, we live farm with other farm animals so we know the basics of animal care so its not like we are completly in the dark. We are however new to chickens and plan on building a coop in the spring. Not into any fancy breeds, just the...

Great to be a part of this forum and hope to learn alot about chickens.