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post #1 of 13
5/1/12 at 9:06am
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  I have just become a member with backyard chickens! I am so glad to be a member. I live in NY which is a very urban state with few farms. Though this is an urban area I am still going to raise white homing pigeons soon and Coturnix quail. I hope that you will not mind me asking questions. Most of you, will most likely consider me a newbie but I actually know quite a few things about birds and specific care. However, I can always use a few tips from you guys. I love to plan for the future, so with that being said I would be most appreciative if you guys can clue me in on some tips for raising Chickens and Guinea fowl in the forums section. I know how useful chickens and guineas can be. However, I do not know anybody that currently raises gray pearl guineas. Therefore, I would like to know if raising Guinea fowl would be recommended in an urban area. I have heard that they are like watchdogs and occasionally may crow. I do not wish to disturb the neighbors in any shape,way or form. Thank you for your time. I look forward to having numerous conversations with you guys.

Homers,Satinettes,Russian tumblers, Coturnix quail and soon Indian Fantails

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Homers,Satinettes,Russian tumblers, Coturnix quail and soon Indian Fantails

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post #2 of 13
5/1/12 at 9:08am

Hi and welcome from the Poconos welcome-byc.gif

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post #3 of 13
5/1/12 at 9:18am

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you are a member too.  I used to have guineas and they were quite noisy. Good luck to you on whatever you decide to raise.

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post #4 of 13
5/1/12 at 9:40am
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Thank you

Homers,Satinettes,Russian tumblers, Coturnix quail and soon Indian Fantails

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Homers,Satinettes,Russian tumblers, Coturnix quail and soon Indian Fantails

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post #5 of 13
5/1/12 at 11:20am

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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 Crested Ducks                     Common Chicken Practices          Learn more about Avian Influenza

 

 

Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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post #6 of 13
5/1/12 at 11:25am

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan th_1sm007hiya.gif

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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post #7 of 13
5/1/12 at 11:26am

Hello and welcome! Guineas are great for bug disposal but very noisy.... at least any I've ever met. glad to have you join us.
 

                            Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

                  Hi! I share High Meadows Farm with my great husband and son, an Australian Shepherd, an Arab,

                                     a Morgan, 3 cats,  Redcap, and Appenzeller Spitzhauben chickens.

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                            Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

                  Hi! I share High Meadows Farm with my great husband and son, an Australian Shepherd, an Arab,

                                     a Morgan, 3 cats,  Redcap, and Appenzeller Spitzhauben chickens.

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post #8 of 13
5/1/12 at 3:35pm
Hi and welcome-byc.gif from Ohio. So glad you joined. thumbsup.gif

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Always calibrate your hygrometer before you incubate!!

Home to Black East Indies, Mandarins, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Golden Buffs, Welsummers, Ameraucanas, Black Australorp, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Two Weimaraners, Two beautiful daughters and a great DH who builds whatever I need!

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TIME is the best thing to spend on a child!
Always calibrate your hygrometer before you incubate!!

Home to Black East Indies, Mandarins, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Golden Buffs, Welsummers, Ameraucanas, Black Australorp, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Two Weimaraners, Two beautiful daughters and a great DH who builds whatever I need!

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post #9 of 13
5/1/12 at 3:39pm

Welcome to BYC from the Black Hills! frow.gif

  AnnElise Clark

 

~Chickens are like potato chips, you can't just have one!~ 

 

Silver Laced Wyandotte's, Silkies, Ameraucana's, Easter Egger's, Belgian d'anvers, Leghorns, California Whites, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, one Black Jersey Giant rooster, Guinea's, Ducks, and one Sweetgrass turkey tom. 

 

 

 

 

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  AnnElise Clark

 

~Chickens are like potato chips, you can't just have one!~ 

 

Silver Laced Wyandotte's, Silkies, Ameraucana's, Easter Egger's, Belgian d'anvers, Leghorns, California Whites, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, one Black Jersey Giant rooster, Guinea's, Ducks, and one Sweetgrass turkey tom. 

 

 

 

 

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post #10 of 13
5/1/12 at 10:05pm

Welcome to BYC :)  I live in NY as well and will say that NY is not very urban with very few farms.  There are TONS of farms in New York and a great amount of New York is very rural.

 

You should check out both of the NY threads in the "Where Am I, Where are You" section of BYC.  There are a lot of locals that could point you in the right direction.

 

If you live in an urban area (depending on how urban) I'd stay away from guineas.  They are noisy, scatterbrained and having lived with them on a farm.... I would say they do not help a bug situation like people think they do. 

 

Depending on how urban...chickens may not be an ideal pet for ya, either.  I saw your post in the quail section.  If you go for Coturnix, I'd get only females.  The males may bother your neighbors.  They are VERY messy, even with a hutch.

 

Welcome to BYC.....maybe I'll see ya around in one of the New York threads!

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