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Not sure exactly where to post this, but does anyone know when or if TSC in Bangor Maine or TSC in Skowhegan Maine is having a chicken swap in 2014? Thanks

Does anyone have any plans or pics of chicken crates? I'm thinking about building 2 that will fit in my truck for when I bring the meaties to get processed.

Where I could get some birds processed? Somewhere between Bangor and Waterville? THANKS!

I have an older hen who is walking very funny for past several days. It's almost like she's squatting, and now I can see that it looks as though her lower belly/butt is sticking out some. She seems to be pooping yellow poop too. She's slated for the freezer next Sunday, but I'm thinking...

Trying to decide what type/size of tractor to build for my meaties. I'm thinking of getting 25 and want to pasture them in the back lawn. Anyone think theirs is better than another?

Hello All, I recently read about a lady you had an ocatagon like chicken pen that had different gardens off each side. It was really interesting and now I can find it! I've googled and searched but nothing. Anyone here know where to look or what I'm talking about????

What breed would you suggest as a non hybrid or modified meatie? We want to try meat birds for the first time, but have some reservation about getting hybrid or Cross type birds. Thanks!

Hello All, I posted last month about an injured foot that I thought was infected. I gave her epsom salt soaks, and put antibiotic lotion on and her swelling went down and seems to be getting better. My question now is that it seems all of her scales? have fallen off that foot and its now all...

Started as a hobbie for me and is now my second job. Anyone else playing?

One of my ladies has an injured foot. She got it caught in the door of the coop when I was closing them up and I didn't notice until a couple of hours later. She had a small scrape on the back of her leg above the heal area and her middle toe seemed to be swollen. I thought she was going to...

We really want to keep our rooster. And we really want to have eggs to eat. Is there a way to have both? Or does Gonzo have to go?

A place nearby is selling their waterers and feeders. I need to get a larger feeder and waterer, but I'm paranoid of bringing in a disease from another place. Is it best to just buy these items new?

We have 3 Black Giant chicks along with 8 other breeds and the "giants' are the smallest chicks out of the bunch. All of the other chicks have tons of feathers at 3 weeks, but the giants don't. Also one of the blacks doesn't seem to be growing. She's about a 3rd of the size of the rest of...

Hey all. I have 11 hens that will be living in an 8x8 coop. They will be free range most of the time, but we are building a run for them for days we aren't home. How big of a run would you suggest with this situation, and what is the minimum height you would make the top. THANKS!

We got our 11 chicks on Thursday. The first 2 days were great, but today my wife called me to say on of our Black Giants is just laying down not moving much. It won't get up and looks very lethargic. We have the chicks in a wire dog kennel with pine/hemlock shavings, plenty of fresh water...

Hey All, We're wondering if an actual heat lamp is need for our new chicks. I've read in several places that a 100W bulb works just fine. We don't own a heat lamp, so we'd love to use the 100W, but we'll buy a lamp when we pick up the chicks based on your replies Thanks!

We just went into TSC to look at the chicks and notice their poop was bright green. Is this normal for them? Ours arrive in 1 week and we're not sure what to look for.

I have TONS of tea berries growing on my property this year. I've never seen so many before in my life. We have 11 chicks coming next week. Could I pick and freeze these to give as treats later on down the road? Tea berries also know as checker berries.

Jack is 2 1/2 years old and awaiting 11 chicks on May 6th. This is our first time raising chickens and we're all excited. We've learned so much already from your forums. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Hello, I've been reading the forums for a couple of months now. Waiting for our first chicks to arrive May 6th. We've done our homework, but still have a few questions. I've read that sea fish is really good to feed your hens. Can you also feed them fresh water fish? If so, can you...