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    Ended BYC's 15th Annual New Year's Day Hatch-Along—2024—Chilly Coop Contest!

    My Canadian chicken coop in winter. 🐓 ⛄️
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    Do you name your chickens?

    Yes, I name my chickens. I have 12 Black Star laying hens named Layla, Maggie, Sadie, Lacy, Penny, Ivy, Lily, Lydia, Ruby, Raven, Daisy & Sunny and a Frizzle rooster named Cecil. 🐣
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    Naming chickens

    I always name my chickens. There’s usually a difference in each however small it may be even if they’re all the same breed. I give them human names that just seem to suit them or their personality or colouring. For example I have Layla because she’s an excellent layer, Penny because she’s a...
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    Rooster of the week!

    This is my 2 year old Frizzle . His name is Cecil. He’s a sweet boy. 🐔
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    Nesting box pads???

    I use pine shavings and have for many years. However,they get kicked out of nests and get stuck to the fresh wet eggs. Considering trying nest pads, the kind made from shavings (kinda like Easter grass). Does anyone use these? Just wondering how long they last? Do you clean them or throw them...
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    can chickens over eat sunflower seeds?

    My hens love sunflower seeds! I buy unshelled,raw, unsalted ones.I throw a handful in their pen and let them scratch around for them. It 's a great treat and they 're healthy!
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    Hello from Manitoba Canada

    Canada chickens, We live near Bird's Hill Park. Thanks for your response! Hoping to get those mini goats this summer. I may be asking you more questions in the future! Lol! Thanks!
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    POST BABY GOAT PICS HERE!!!

    Awesome pics!!! Too cute! I don't have goats yet but hope to get a couple female Pygmy babies this summer.
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    Hello from Manitoba Canada

    Thanks all! Will check out sister sites!
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    Hello from Manitoba Canada

    Hi! My name is Sandlyn. I've been a chicken owner for 10 years. Currently I have 14 eight month old Columbian Plymouth X Red hens. I also have a dog. She's a Chow Collie cross. I live in rural Manitoba Canada on 5 acres. This summer I'm planning on purchasing two baby Pygmy goats. I'm hoping for...
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