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I have 4 sets of eggs, b.o.'s, silkies, welsummers, and marans. They went into lockdown Tues. the 2nd. Today all of the b.o's hatched and are dry, up and moving. None of the other eggs have even piped as they should be coming tomorrow. Should I pull these b.o.'s out? My humidity is at 73 and...

I have a new flock of chickens. They go in the coop every night. I went out a few nights ago and they were all huddled in the corner on the floor? I have plenty of roosts available and they sitr up there during the day? I went out the last few nights and they have been on the floor as well. They...

No knowing the breed and this being my only one, I assumed a cockeral. Then after seeing a couple of hens at the fair this evening it has me wondering. Sorry for bad pics.Give it your best shot....

Well I decided I was going to start hunting morel mushrooms. Did some research on where they grow, south side of old elms, old apple orchards ect. I have put on many a mile this last week, and nothing! Getting quite discouraged. I will keep keepn on though. I WILL find some! Anyone in Wisconsin...

Another great order from my pet chicken! Help me out with my extra! Sorry my phone takes bad pics! 3 promenint dots on her head that connect a triangle.

Hello I found a new place to get chickens... Great thing is they are in the next county over, here in wisconsin! I guess they do not hatch any chicks or have any chicks on site. But they told me alot of other company's are the same way? Has anyone ordered from here? Does anyone know where they...

Just as it reads, I am looking for a couple of welsummer pullets in Wisconsin. Is there a welsummer breeder directory that I havent found? Thanks WIsco

2 year old Black copper marans hen. Always been healthy. Eats layer crumbles,pumpkin,and oatmeal. Noticed her sitting off by herself 3 days ago. So, yesterday I brought the girls out some warm oatmeal, and she didnt even look at it,, Thats when I knew something was wrong! Checked her over and...

I think It would be cool to have a chat option w/cam where you can sit with your chickens and cam chat with other members! W.C.

I have a big closed run attached to my coop, is there any other reason other than fear of predators to close it at night? My hens go in every night on their own. I have been closing it but not sure why just seems most people do? Thanks W.C.

Hey there real new to the chicken world have a nice blue splash silkie pullet(I think) this evening she was standing up on the top roost cock a doodle dooing does this mean she is a he? It was loud louder than I've heard any of my hens ever be? The lady sold her as a pullet. Huh I can't have...

Please follow link to my thread... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=391883&p=3 Thanks Wisco.. READ DOWN VVVVV

Please follow link to my thread... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=391883&p=3 Thanks Wisco..

Hey guys/gals, I found this great site and this is how far I've gotten! So now I'm starting to think chickens! I'm doing this as a project with my 8 year old son, so I'm thinking 8-12 hens but I don't know what kind? I'm looking for freindly hens, I do want quality eggs. But...

Hey guys, I am from Portage county Wisconsin,ordinances were just changed allowing egg-laying chickens!! Yippie! It's a great thing considering I live in the MIDDLE of the country!! Anyway don't know alot about chickens but am doing my home work. I will be asking questions on housing, food . I...