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Hi all, We have 15 hens, and we've been receiving 2-3 eggs per day. This has gone on for a month or so now... 7 of our hens are relatively young still (hatched in Sept. 2017), while 8 of them are 1 1/2 - 2 years old. They have a comfortable coop, safe run, regular water changes, protein...

Hi there, In the state of Maine, I have heard that you have to purchase 6 chicks at a time (when you have none). Is this also the case if you already have chickens at home? We have 17 already - do we have to buy 6 more at a time or can we buy 2 or 3 (like at Tractor Supply for Chick Days)...

Hi there, I was wondering how many types of silkie chickens there are..... ? I know there can be standard silkies and bantam silkies (although bantam is most common), and I know there can be many variations of colors of silkies. However, what is causing me to ask the question is that we have...

Good Morning! We have 9 chickens, about 20 weeks old, but we just added 5 more chickens (silkie hens) that are approx. a year and 4 months old for a total of 14. We currently have the 5 new girls quarantined inside the coop (more like a small shed) using the "look but don't touch" method...

Hi there, I have often read of chickens that come running to their owners, and chickens that are very lovey. I was wondering at what age this behavior may begin? How old does a chick have to be before it truly recognizes you as its friend? My husband and I are very sweet on our flock, but...

Hi there, My husband and I are considering breeding and selling baby silkies in the Spring... What are the laws or regulations (if any), within the state of Maine about this? We want to ensure we are abiding by them. If there is a website to reference, that would be very helpful. thanks!

Is there a website that anyone can reference? My husband and I are considering breeding our silkie chicks in the Spring to sell. We would like to ensure that we follow and abide by all applicable laws (if there are any).... Can anyone provide guidance on this? Thanks!