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TTENTION: South Florida areas of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Collier County.We are attempting to build a network of chicken friends, breeders, and backyard enthusiasts for production birds, pets, and show in the (very south) South Florida areas of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Collier...

Where can I find info on how Hens naturally interact with their own chicks? I have never seen this behavior naturally, and I am trying to understand how to introduce new chicks to my hen, and it would help me to know what to look for to determine if this is working for her or them. Any ideas...

I have been treating my chicks and pullet for cocci with Corid in water, and yogurt, raw garlic mashed in crumbles. I am still seeing all blood. Occassionally they will have a somewhat real looking poop, but over all it is pure cherry koolaid still on day 3. Is this normal or should I try...

I have three chickens that are about 4 months old, that free-range my small backyard (like 1/8 of an acre) I am starting to wonder if my yard is running out of bugs. Is this possible? Also, two of my three chickens don't eat worms at all. How do I know if they are getting enough protein...

If you live in an area that doesn't have harsh Winters, you may want to consider joining me and others for a Halloween Hatch Along. I will be setting on October 10th. I am setting frightfully scary white frizzle cochins. Anyone else interested? Spread the word!

I cannot have roosters, and will be very sad to see them go. Hoping to find them a loving home. They are from my first ever hatching. I can provide all info from the breeder I purchased them from. Thanks for looking!

Have mercy! Smallest egg. First to hatch. Boss of the clutch. Now this! I can't believe it. There was no mistaking it either. He is a Calico Frizzle X Lavender. He looks like straight feathered right now, but he will throw frizzle chicks. Anyone want on the waiting list for this eager...

How likely is it that "friendliness" (for lack of a better word) can be bred for in a breed that has a known temperment of being shy of humans? xoxo Annmarie

grrrrreat. one of my 5 week old chicks just blew a bubble out of her nostril. I am reading up on respiratory infections, etc. There seems to be two trains of thought; treat it but always have a sick flock, or cull it and all of them who were exposed to her, and start over. Also, she has red...

I am getting pretty desperate. Can ANYONE in Florida help me locate just one little old Cuckoo Marans Pullet; anykind, silver, gold, whatever? I am in South Florida and there just doesn't seem to be many chicken keepers here at all. Does anyone have any ideas? xoxo Annmarie

I am in South Florida, so was thinking my girls need some serious air flow. I have a very large garden gazebo that lost it's canopy in a storm last year. I was wondering if I could just cover the entire thing in the appropriate wire/cloths, then simply build a small enclosed area toward the...

I made a little box for the inside of their brooder cage, and put a perch about 3 inches off the ground. Last night I placed them on the roost, and I swear THEY STAYED THEIR ALL NIGHT! I know this because there is LOTS of undisturbed poop in one spot right under the roost. lol How can that...

I only have room for 5 chickens. Currently I have two. The other 3 wont be available as "started pullets" until October. By then, my two little ones will be 6 months old. Can I safely add started pullets to them since they will likely all be around the same age? I appreciate any advice...

Day 7 of the chicken adventure, and I brought home two baby chicks. I wasn't supposed to do that until Spring 2003. Needless to say, they are here, and we are having all kinds of fun. 1 is an Auracana, and the other is ... oh I forgot already, two breeds that weren't even on my wish list. ; )...

Day 7 of the chicken adventure, and I brought home two baby chicks. I wasn't supposed to do that until Spring 2003. Needless to say, they are here, and we are having all kinds of fun. 1 is an Auracana, and the other is ... oh I forgot already, two breeds that weren't even on my wish list. ...

Day 5 here on my journey to edumacate myself on chicken keeping, and through a process of elimination and deduction I am coming to the understanding (cause I am not a slow learner ; ) that Bantam and Standard basically refer to the full gorwn size of a breed. Is this correct? So, in other...

Came on over to the BYC forums yesterday to get started learning and for some reason the word "prolapse" grabbed my attention. That was just the beginning of my nightmare. With all of your helpful knowledge I moved on through to the chicken first aid and emergencies, etc. I am fully informed...

Hello! I am a stay-at-home Mom to 3 growing, growing, ...almost gone kids (20, 19, 13). I am super happily married to my third grade crush who patiently and curiously goes along with most of my whims. Had the bright idea the other day to raise a handful of chickens for eggs and companionship...