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So my brother saw a show on TV and they had black meat chickens on the show. I have looked a little and figured out that silkies can or do have black meat. Does anyone know of a "meat" chicken and is standard size that has black meat? Thanks!

So I have 6 chicks that are seven weeks old now. I have them in my garage in a kiddy pool with 4 foot chicken fence around it, occasionally I will turn on the heat lamp on the colder nights. I am not able to hold them a lot because the fence is high and I am afraid of them getting loose in the...

So I am looking for a coop kit that I can put together and is good quality. No idea who makes a good kit or what makes a good kit and I live in central illinois so shipping may be an added cost. I would like a 3x4, 4x4, 3x5 something like that. It will be in my backyard and my wife really...

So, I have been looking at Eglu Cubes and just am not a 100% convinced that they are the best option. What is everyones favorite plastic coop and I was also wondering what are the best wooden coops? I live in town and have six little 3 week old chicks and would like something that is easy to...

In search of a Blue Cochin hen chick near Peoria, IL ... Anyone know of a breeder?

Preferences Preferences So I would like to get 4 chicks and have been having a hard time trying to get the following chicks from one place that will ship only 4 chicks: Black Australorp Buff Orpington Easter Egger Blue Copper Maran Anyone have any ideas or help? I live in Central...

Preferences § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] Return capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift English alt alt Preferences So I have been looking into getting a few (3-5) chickens for my backyard in town. I am...

So I was wondering what chicken lays the largest brown egg and what chicken lays the darkest brown egg? and go..... Will

What is your lot line setback? What is your set back from a neighboring dwelling?

So I recently was able to talk the Planning Commission for the City to accept the idea of allowing chickens in city limits. There is however significant concern with how close the to lot lines to permit a chicken coop to be and how close to a neighboring dwelling to permit a chicken coop. The...

If you could only have 4 hens for use in town (meaning no loud/noisy varieties please) which breed(s) would you choose? They can be four different breeds, just for variety or all the same breed. Trying to get some opinions. And if you want you could recommend a hatchery or breeder of the...

So I am trying to get an ordinance passed for allowing chickens in the city limits and just found out that my subdivision has a "restrictive covenant" that does not allow for the raising of poultry on any of its lots. Can the "restrictive covenant" of my subdivision deny me my right as a...

So I know there is a HUGE thread about these varieties, but it would take me days and days to read them all. I am wondering what the difference between the three varieties are. They all seem very similar, but I am sure that they have differences. My other question would be, are there any...

My question for this thread is ... do they get along well together? are they hardy for cold weather but also tolerate the heat (0F - 100F)? Looking for a hand full of good hens. Thanks again ladies and gents!

So I spoke at the city council meeting tonight and they didn't seem in favor of having chickens in town. I will have to wait now for the planning and development department to meet, because the ordinance needs to be changed for this to happen if it's going to happen. One of the council members...

I am trying to get ready to start raising 3-6 chickens in town and didn't know if any one had a good coop design or a place to buy good pre-built coop (maybe a little more expensive though)? I have no idea what to look for in a design ... if I need a warmer light for the winter in Central...

I know that chickens can be dirty and can spread illness, according to the CDC. My question is how prevelant is illness in people that raise chickens? How in danger are my children (3yr old and 1yr old) for sickness? I just want to make sure that I am not putting my family in harms way...

Any advice on how to convince my city council that chickens should be allowed in the city limits? I have not yet gone to the council board, but I would like to soon. Thanks! Will

I live in a smaller town (pop.16000), and I was looking to start raising about 4-6 egg laying chickens. Any suggestions for breed? Preferrably large brown egg layer, good temperment/quiet (neighbors)? I am completely new at this, so any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Will