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  1. W

    New member, new to ducklings and chicks

    Hello! I’m Amber, married with three beautiful kids. One of which is obsessed with animals of all shapes and sizes. We dont have land, but my parents do...so we are currently raising some chicks and ducklings until they’re ready for their new home! I’ve read every article I can get my hands on...
  2. Quailberries

    Hi everyone!

    Hi there! My name's Charlotte, but you can just call me Quail. I just got my first 4 pullets from my local farming/hardware store! They are about 10 days old now. I have an EE, RIR, LH, and SLW. I'm really excited to get in to backyard chicken-ing, you guys make it sound so fun! I live with my...
  3. mcd0713

    New to Chickens from Boise, ID!

    Hi there! I stumbled upon backyard chickens while trying to plan out my first time coop, and this site is an awesome wealth of information! We will be first time chicken owners. I've always wanted chickens, but with my husband's job we moved too much to have a real flock! Now that we've been in...
  4. Safiya44

    Introduction!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am new to chickens. I started in August with chicks that were a week old. I grew them out and they're now about 14 weeks old. In September I hatched out some quails and silkies in the incubator. They hatched on about September 23rd...
  5. 3clucks

    What would be the best color?

    Hi there! I am looking into getting a silkie or two as an exhibition bird and was wondering what would be the best color to start out with for a beginner.
  6. ashriver924

    HELP! Incubating 4 eggs, 1 very far along (unsure of day), other 3 early stages

    Hey, I have several questions regarding 1 egg in particular. It has been incubated several weeks, (not sure if exact day) and I’m trying to determine how far along it is. In order for me to get prepared for hatching if I’m in fact close to hatch day. Also, with this same egg I was wondering if...
  7. jwebb418

    First Time Incubating

    Ok I gave in and finally bought two incubators. Going to buy some eggs from either ebay or MPC since I can't find any near me. I was wandering around the net and found this page http://brokeneagleranch-com.3dcartstores.com/Tips-on-Hatching-Shipped-Eggs_c_26.html is this tip better than just...
  8. H

    Coop And Run Ideas/Blueprints?

    Hi all. I'm remodeling my chicken coop and I wanted to build/buy a chicken coop that had a large run attached to it. I have four hens and a rooster. Does anyone have any blueprints, ideas, or coop suggestions that I can buy or build? Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to respond!
  9. k2panman

    Where do we get fertile eggs or chickens on the Big Island, Hawaii

    Aloha, we want to start raising a few (12 or less I'm thinking now) chickens in June. We'll be living near South Point, on the Big Island, Hawai'i. We are newbies to chickens, and would like to find a local source to get some birds to start a flock. Does anyone on here sell fertile eggs (we...
  10. B

    Hey everyone! We just ordered day old chicks!

    Hi everyone! My husband and I just ordered day old chicks. My husband has experience with baby chicks, horses, and other animals, but I don't. We are a homeschool family of 6; we have 4 children ages 3 months, almost 2 years old, 7 years old, and almost 10 years old. My sister in law has a...
  11. J

    Incubating button quail humidity?

    so I put some button quail eggs in an incubator but the humidity won’t go any lower than 60-65%. I put a small dehumidifier in there which is keeping it low 60s. Is that too high or do I need to find something else to keep it lower?
  12. M

    New ducklings

    I just brought home 6 ducklings that hatched today! 5 Khaki Campbell and 1 Peking! I'm curious about imprinting, will all or one imprint on me or will they imprint only with each other? I plan on spending tons of time with them daily. Also any beginners info would much appreciated! Temperament...
    • MalaBoo
    • Thread
    • beginner duckling imprint indoor outdoor khaki campbell pekin temperament
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Ducks
  13. MikeSCollins

    Chicks are wanting to stay in the coop

    He everyone 1st set of chicks, we have moved them out to the coop and run the last couple of days. Everything is going good except for in the morning I am having to basically kick them out of the coop to get them outside. Are there any tricks to getting them to come out on their own or am I just...
  14. Eggkazoo

    I’m new to chickens and I’m getting silkies

    I have recently decided that I wanted to own chickens as pets. I’ve always wanted birds but birds like parrots and doves seemed to be a hassle. Then I realized that chickens exist. I’m going for the fluff ball of the chicken world, the silkie! I already have food, a feeder, waterer, heat lamp...
  15. C

    Hello Fellow Chicken Enthusiasts!

    My name is Cat and I’m curenttly doing research in preparation for getting hens! I’ll be doing LOTS of searching through forum posts and probably asking many questions of seasoned hen keepers. I’m looking forward to learning from this group and getting started for myself! Thanks in advance!
  16. Fairytalecakesandsweets

    First timer feeling a little anxious

    Hello! Just got 3 chicks today, the light, shavings, food, probiotics and vitamins... it's kinda cold here ... 37° so I moved them into my garage. But they're chirping kinda loud now... Is that bad? They're a week old. Any and all tips and tricks more than appreciated on all things baby chicks...
  17. A

    Duck pecking order ??

    Hi i was just wondering at what age ducks begin to establish a pecking order I have 3 duckling (all around 10 weeks) the one muscovy has started to become aggresive towards the smallest mallard we have. - started to latch onto its wing and not let go. Pulling out feathers and all. I was...
    • Ally-
    • Thread
    • aggresive beginner duck pecking order?
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Ducks
  18. SeanClark5879

    Starting my FIRST flock! Coop design musts?!

    So I know that the coop should be at least 4 square feet per chicken and the run 10 square feet per chicken, but I have some questions. So I live in town and I'm planning on getting 6-10 hens and possible a bantam rooster (if my husband is okay with the rooster), so I'm basically planning for 7...
  19. VTBobCat

    Just bought our first chicks!

    I'm so excited to begin our chicken journey. We just ordered our first chicks and are expecting them to arrive here in VT at the end of the month. We ordered 5 Barred Plymouth Rock, 5 Austrolorp, & 6 Speckled Sussex. Can't wait to start raising them!:wee
  20. J

    First time flock raiser coming in March... yikes!

    Hi All, My name is Jake and I just recently moved to Baltimore County, MD. My wife and two little girls (3.5 years and 8 months) decided we want to start our own little flock in our backyard for eggs. Neither my wife or I, or our girls for that matter, have ever owned chickens or have any...
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