Recent content by PaganFrogg61

Though I've raised chickens before on a mini farm, I'm just getting into them in to an Urban setting,. My advice so far is research not only can you have chickens, but how many you're allowed to keep. Many urban settings will not let you keep roosters or female ducks (females quack). But you...

I rake up the poo as much as I can, then sprinkle powered lime in the area. So there "hopefully" isn't to many piles to tempt those Fluffy Butts when I get them. I've decided on Barred Rocks. Calm dual purpose and I love the coloring. Thanks tedra

I use lime in two areas in my yard where my dogs do their business. Any one know about lime & chicken issues? Thanks. Still gearing up to get my chicks in April.

I'm just getting my coop & yard ready for Urban chickens and the coffee "can" idea will be perfect! Thanks

Hi Folks, I'm new to the BYC site, I've raised chickens before but that was out on a mini farm Now I live in town and am getting ready to get some hens for town life. BUT.....there is a black walnut tree that hangs over my fence. I know the hulls are poisionous to animals; dogs, cats...