Bumping this thread...seems to be the most active and most recent for Southern NY. I joined byc several years ago inquiring about chickens but life got in the way. Hoping to make it happen this time around. I have friends with chickens and nothing compares to fresh eggs, nothing!! We live on...
I've come to realize that chickens are a hobby, haha. After adding up the cost's of everything from coop construction to daily care, it's well above the cost of eggs from the store. My initial goal is to ensure our family eats healthy and I'm hoping to save money by not having to buy eggs, one...
Howdy from southern NY. I'm from Long Island and plan on getting chickens in the near future. Just doing some research before diving right in. Our town is a bit tight with ordinances. They allow a maximum of 6 hens, roosters are with special permits only I believe. This suits me fine since I'm...
Hello all! I'm from Long Island NY. I've been poking around byc for quite some time now. With chicken ownership hopefully not too far away I decided to join and make it official. We've been thinking about owning chickens for a few years now. I recently attended a seminar at a local farm about...