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Article 'Frugal and Sustainable Tips and Tricks for Raising Chickens and Other Poultry'- BYC Project Manager
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Chicken Math ExplainedJust finishing my coop and run. I have a neighbor incubating 4 American Breese for me. I just need four or five for eggs. I haven't experienced...- FLORIDA JEFF
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Frugal and Sustainable Tips and Tricks for Raising Chickens and Other PoultryGreat tips for keeping expenses in check!- N F C
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Frugal and Sustainable Tips and Tricks for Raising Chickens and Other PoultryMy best money-saving tip is to never, EVER go into Tractor Supply - or any other venue selling peeps - alone. I'm only "allowed" in TSC during...- MROO
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Chicken Math Explained3 years ago I got 3, a year ago I got 3 more, and that will be it. I'm glad I haven't been bitten by chicken math.
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Chicken Math ExplainedI feel so seen!
I was planning on 6 maybe 8 max. Two open air coops/runs later I had 56 by the end of my first fall. Most were breeds I...
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Chicken Math ExplainedTrue... true. Loved this well written article. My tiny dinosaurs also multiply. But I plan to stick to my New Year's Resolution this year... NO...- Lisa-Kama
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Chick Quicks, Episode 4: How to Clean Pasty ButtInformative article on pasty butt! I didn't know what it was when I first got chicks and had to come here to find out. Also I remember someone...- Evadig
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Frugal and Sustainable Tips and Tricks for Raising Chickens and Other PoultryGood food for thought for anyone thinking they can't afford a flock (or how to keep expenses in line for those that have a flock already).
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The Beginner's Guide to IncubationThank you. I have eggs arriving next week and this article is SO thorough and helpful. It also helps to temper my expectations on the hatch rate...- GreenHaven
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Phosphorus Problems in the Land of “Perfect” CalciumThis is a very well-written article with fantastic graphics and important information. I really like that you included foods that naturally...- thecatumbrella
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Rough cut lumber coop
- david3355
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All lumber used from an old 1993 woodmizer sawmill except 4ft treated in the ground. 1st step was putting posts in the ground. I leveled and... -
Purple Pullet Palace--small rolling coop with covered run
- DavidReaves
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(For bigger views of any images or plans, click on the image or go to the gallery tab.) I've considered chickens for many years, but always had... -
Three Reasons to Rehome
- Shelby R.
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Introduction Well, it happened again. You got a rooster from your straight-run batch of chicks. Maybe you have an @BantyChooks[/USER] that may... -
Roster Collars: Everything you need to know
- Theegoliath
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Notice: I am writing this to help those who want to use a crow collar. Not everyone agrees with there use. It is a personal decision to use them... -
Poultry Feed Comparison Chart
- Kiki
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Pocket Sized Silkie Gang
- UglyYellow
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A first time Chicken Mama - I started with two, day old chicks....Miss Mimolette and her bestie Lady Rene. Lady Rene ended up being not such... -
Indoor Chick Brooder and Grow Out Pen
- fraufaulkner
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I thought I would share how our indoor brooder set up looks and what we did when they needed more space but still didn't have a finished coop yet... -
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- casportpony
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I found this on a dog blog and found it to be quite helpful. Note that some of the drugs listed are banned for use in poultry. Please consult... -
Hennebunkport Coop Design
- OutdoorFun4
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"Hennebunkport" This simple design was created last winter from hours of pouring over BYC coop plans. We wanted a structure that would look at... -
Fisher Cat - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From Fisher Cats
- BYC Support
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GENERAL INFORMATION The fisher cat (Martes pennanti), also known as the "pekan cat", or "black cat", is a large, dark coloured, furry member of... -
How to stop hawks for 30 cents
- BYCforlife
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I have been using this method for quite a few years now and it has worked perfectly for me. This setup is a deterrent rather than something that... -
10 Chicken Breeds For Families
- mymilliefleur
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Every chicken owner wants something from his or her flock. Meat, eggs, companionship, exhibition, breeding, etc. Some people are very set on... -
Franken-bator -- Converting a cheap yellow topped model with the Incukit Mini
- Redhead Rae
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Note: after 2 years of use, I've come to the conclusion that these two incubators are only really good for lock down incubators. I thought it... -
Building the BinBator
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After becoming dissatisfied with my Little Giant's propensity to temperature swings, I went on the market for a new incubator. I wanted something... -
Hoop Tractor
- dheltzel
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I've tried a number of tractor designs to allow for growing out chicks in a safe way, while taking advantage of all the benefits that a chicken... -
Breeding, Hatching and Raising Peafowl
- Mountain Peeps
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Breeding, Hatching and Raising Peafowl Just like chickens and other poultry, peafowl are addicting. Every spring we go out and buy more chicks at... -
"Just" a Chicken Coop
- LillyKew
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I named this article after the motto that emerged for this coop, the thing we said to each other every time we worked on it: "It's just a chicken... -
How to start a layer/dual purpose flock with adult hens (Basics only) (From personal experience.)
- Dominique King
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Spring through early summer is the best way to start a flock (from my experience) but let’s backtrack to how to prepare. Step 1: Know how many...