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I have 2.5 acres in a rural area. Ticks are a major problem, plus I'm starting to get very into raising poultry, so I thought guineas would be a logical next step. But, my front yard abuts a major road. From what I've read, guineas and roads do not mix. The area I'll be keeping them (if at...

Need a little guidance from the more experienced members. If you had a flock of 10 to 12 hens plus a rooster, wouldn't you need to introduce a new rooster with each subsequent generation to avoid inbreeding?

I plan on getting my first chicks this weekend. Should I worm them when they're this small since I won't be getting eggs anyway? I've also read of DE as a preventative in their food. Would you recommend that for chicks?

Hi all. I've been wanting to keep chickens for awhile now, but the city I currently live in doesn't allow it. But, I'm in the process of buying a farm with a coop and run. I should be able to move in around mid to late May. For somebody in my position, what would be the best age chickens to...