backyard chicken

hi, I am a 25f raising hens for the first time. I have four girls.. three as of last night. we had a very intense surprise thunderstorm come through and she seemed to have had a heart attack 💔. I'm devastated and having a hard time figuring out how to cope but am happy to be here and learn ways...

Hello, all. Now that spring is here, I plan on adding some new chicks to my existing flock of 7, one rooster and six hens. I work at a place that sells chicks during the spring and in our recent shipment we ended up with a single Polish. I believe she is a Silver Laced Polish, but she is the...

Hello! I need to rehome three chickens near the Denver Colorado area. They are all about two years old and good layers. There is a Welsummer, midnight majesty, and an Easter egger (I think she’s just a mutt really). All lay brown eggs regularly. About a dozen a week between them. I’m willing to...

Well... The title almost says it all. We got six chicks that were 5 days old about 6 weeks ago, and then two more 3 weeks later. We had decided to try to hatch some of our own, and ordered 12, and a Kebonnixs incubator. The day after we ordered our eggs, our original chicken "dealer" contacted...

I posted this elsewhere on the page. We are looking for 1-2 youngish (1 year old or so) bantam frizzle hens to add to the two we have already. A rehoming situation would be great, we are in Albuquerque. Thanks! These are our girls, Dolly and Reba

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes! Picking up our new flock this weekend! (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 0 - will have about 6 (3) What breeds do you have? Buff and lavender orpingtons, faverolles, Rhode island reds, and americaunas (4) What are...

My nan got me a plant a while ago and we planted it next to my doorstep not knowing it was going to grow so big! I now want to move it into my backyard but is earleaf acacia safe for my chickens?

Longtime lurker, first time poster here. I’ve had my heart set on raising chickens for their sustainably produced eggs and, more importantly, their companionship and quirky, funny, endearing, lovable behaviors. However, my Township has had a ban on chickens since June 25, 1990. The ban is almost...

Hello there! I live in Markham, and started raising chickens in our backyard around 8 months ago. However, it seems that one of our neighbours complained - a city official just contacted us and told us we have to "get rid" of our chicken within 30 days. The children really love the chickens, and...

Hello!! I am new here. I have never owned chickens before but have a deep desire to own my own backyard flock. I used to think chickens were dirty, gross, and not very friendly but after meeting people who properly cared for their chickens my thinking changed. I started researching permaculture...

Hello, This morning the city came and gave us a week to remove our hens from the backyard. I couldn't find much information on how to keep them in Dearborn Heights. Does anyone know how to get a permit for hens in the backyard. I love them and can't get rid of them. Thank you

I got two chicks from a flea market. They are so small and they are very thin feet . They are so delicate. I wonder what breed they are

My neighbor's 3 new Cochins went missing without evidence of a predator attack, and we think someone stole them. She had just adopted them recently from Nevin's Farm in MA; we live in Southern NH. They were part of a group that was abandoned in a cat carrier. The two hens are Rose and...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? As the ones that feed/water/care for them? Yes. New to chickens. However, my parents currently have lots and have for a few years, and we raised a few when I was 5 or 6 years old. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? We...

So my chicken coop is right next to my house and on the other side there are woods. I know all about predators but would anyone try to steal my chickens? Especially the way it's set up?

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Hi everyone! I'm Sarah and I live in Alaska... I've owned every sort of animal out there except for chickens and I'm looking to change that! I'm wanting to become a "backyard chicken owner" and keep a few hens for egg-laying purposes only. So I have a lot to learn and discover! (1) Are you new...