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I'm interested to know if anyone here is anti-NPIP testing and certification and if they'd be willing to talk about their reasons. I've heard one person who wants to be "off the radar"--although they do ship across state lines and advertises/sells through BYC. I've heard another person...

As I read through the forum taking in patterns and issues posted, it occurs to me that a "tip of the day" thread in support and feedback OR as a banner might be helpful. Tips of the day could certainly include information already posted that deserves reminders, especially as there are many...

I don't really grieve birds. Not at all, in fact. A special bird here or there I will really miss, but I don't become emotionally moved. I think perhaps it's because after having lost loved ones in the family, I can't give that kind of emotion for a bird. That's not to say I don't feel the...

Okay, he's not my dog, he's my daughter's dog. A standard poodle. Go ahead, tell me how awful I am. But first consider my list of complaints: 1) He's a dog. I'm allergic to him. Severely. 2) He eats my chocolate. I have to hide it on the very top shelf in the back, where I struggle to...

I know there are a lot of BYCers in areas affected by the devastating Tornados. Many BYC posters are praying for you all, thinking of you, and looking for your next post. If you are okay, please, CHECK IN here!

Does anyone else have to *hide* chocolate from their dog? It is not sufficient for me to put a bar of dark chocolate in the cupboard 4' from the ground. I have to put the chocolate on the highest pantry shelf, in the far back, where *I* struggle to reach it when I want a piece. If I don't...

I posted an ad to give away manure. (I know, I should hoard it for my garden, but I've got plenty.) I received numerous replies, but one takes the cake. They want to know if I feed my chickens herbicides or pesticides because that could be bad for their vegetables. (They cited herbicides fed...

When I look at the sub forums, some of them are a bit overwhelming and some of the threads too long, imho. It seems that some could benefit from further division. One I would like to suggest is a separate section for Muscovy ducks. Another would be for Marans. They are so popular and so...

Okay, so I threw a few eggs in the incubator that were from various hens/roosters that roam free opposed to isolated for breeding. Most of my birds are rare breeds. So here is the game: I just hatched (or the chick and God hatched) a little guy/gal out of a large medium brown egg. The chick...

Are you a master gardener? I'm interested in a discussion with master gardeners who keep chickens about the "big picture". Besides picking your brains (okay, I'll be gentle), I am envisioning a demonstration garden on my property that involves a small coop (city-slicker-style), a worm bin...

I'm looking for a nice Welsummer rooster. I keeping missing the ones that need a new home. Rats! I don't mind an aggressive bird. I am looking for a healthy, good looking roo. The one I currently have, I purchased to replace a beautiful rooster that was had by a neighbor dog (no apologies...

Hi folks! Pleased to make the acquaintance of all of you. I have several friends and acquaintances that frequent this site. Addictive or not, I may not spend much time here, but I have a specific purpose today in that I am looking for a good Welsummer rooster. (I had a beautiful pair and...