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Urban chickeneer here...I have about a .33 acre total lot. I have 9 chickens that I freerange in the backyard, which is probably like a 100ft by 50ft rectangle.

I got two packs of meal worms from Wal Mart today. The chickens made them look so tasty, I actually considered the possibility that I might find them tasty as well. However I did refrain, since I figured the chickens probably thought they were more delicious than I would have. Man it's funny...

Does anyone know if any farmers/breeders/etc. usually sell newly hatched chicks during the Illinois State Fair in Springfield? I though I'd seen some in years past, just not sure if they were for sale to the public. Thought this might be a great way to stock up on a bunch of broilers for the...

I found an awesome way to get even my scaredy cat easter egger to come to me....pinch a small piece of bread between your fingers. one or two chickens should come check it out, and start pecking around at it. they're just like the ducks at the park; feed them bread and they do whatever you...

Quote: Not me but a neighbor out east of you! Well hello, nice to meet you! Looks like you've been at the chicken thing for quite awhile now. Any advice for us newcomers?

Springfield here, anyone else in town? Say hello!

I don't think it's a good idea to put a chicken in a harness, or on a leash for that matter. Since they don't have arms, it isn't going to keep them secure in the way that you hope it will. In all likelyhood they will injure themselves trying to get out of it. I had two chickens beat their...

Chicken papa here. I've also got 4, and I live in the middle of the city. I've got an EE, GLW, CE, and BSL

It's very sad...this little "thing" has crowed a few times already. It's about 9 weeks old, very personable, and makes funny noises most of the time. I'm pretty sure she's a he, but it's my first season so I'll need to consult you good people, my panel of experts. If you're in Illinois and...