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  1. Fonss

    Identify and help please

    I found a baby chick about two or three months ago and started raising it, the chick didn't immediately warm up to me but now it's not afraid of me and trusts me. I have zero information or any kind of idea about chicken in general, the decision to raise her was impulsive. Can anyone help me...
  2. DAnnaS

    Hello! - Somewhat of a Newbie

    Hello everyone! My name is D'Anna, and I've decided to join BackYard Chickens! While this is my first time being here, it's not the first time I've owned chickens. The last time I've had a chicken was back in 2015. She sadly died and I have since then moved to a new place. Now, after nearly...
  3. T

    Looking for advice and guidance in hatching and raising Emus

    So I am looking to embark on a new chapter in hatching and raising Emus. I have done an abundance of reading and have learned the following: 1: Eggs need to be incubated at 97.5 degrees F. 2: Eggs hatch roughly 50-60 days once incubated. 3: Rattie birds require a special diet and feed and also...
  4. Densunes

    Need pointers for raising turkeys

    My small morning school just bought 2 breeding turkeys and I was wondering what are the best things we can do to keep them happy. We have about 8 acres of land and greenhouses to grow food, since it's winter and we get heavy snow they have to be inside a large pen where they can move freely...
    • Densunes
    • Thread
    • beginner help turkey
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turkeys
  5. N

    Laying Hens Eating Grower Feed

    Hello Everyone! I am still learning the ropes of keeping chickens so please bear with me. I have eight hens and some of them are starting to lay. I don't have any layer feed. Is it okay if they keep eating grower feed of a little while (I just got a new bag of grower feed). What happens if I...
  6. N

    Laying Hens Eating Grower Feed

    Hello Everyone! I am still learning the ropes of keeping chickens so please bear with me. I have eight hens and some of them are starting to lay. I don't have any layer feed. Is it okay if they keep eating grower feed of a little while (I just got a new bag of grower feed). What happens if I...
  7. R

    ? Best show breeds and how to get started?

    I have been thinking of getting into showing chickens. I was thinking of getting two bantam hens and keeping them in an outdoor rabbit hutch and a run. I'm not sure if having only two is enough for the birds' well-being, and I'm not sure how I should raise them. Is raising show hens different...
  8. G

    All Greek to me!

    hello! I live in Northern Michigan and just started raising chickens. My first round last July consisted of three Buff Orpingtons (one is a rooster) and four Australorps. This year I found a local breeder and purchased five Icelandics (one is rooster) and two Polish (one rooster). I didn't plan...
  9. C

    Planning stage

    I'm looking into starting a coop for 4-6 hens. First stop is the North Richland Hills,TX Code office and see if this is even possible. A friend sent me a video of a group called "Coops for Troops" a non profit group that is involved with combat Veterans that have PTSD. I was raised near Lake...
  10. TinaJ718

    Wright County, MN: ISO dead broke horse & pony to buy!

    Just starting my search to purchase a 1st horse for myself (color, breed, sex doesn't matter) and my son a 1st pony! If you have or know anyone selling in Wright County area of MN or close... please let me know. Thank you!
  11. A

    INTRODUCTION , Naqvi from Pakistan ,

    i am very new to chickens but i always wished i could keep them, recently i bought some baby chicken for my daughters but as they were unable to take care of them so i started working with chicken and 3 on them died and i found out that these known as briler are very week so i bought 6 egyptian...
  12. K

    Introducing new hens to young flock- first timer

    I have eleven 12 week old birds (5 hens 6 roosters) who are currently my flock. Ive hand raised them from 1 day old and they are my first chickens. Ive also ordered six 18 week old pullets from our local co-op (hubby couldnt wait for eggs!) Whom are coming in a few days. I only now...
  13. C

    Making my own feed recipe

    Planning on getting chickens in the spring, I am trying to come up with my own feed for them. I am going to have black oil sunflower seeds, wheat berries and peas I'm planning on sprouting and fermenting as much as I can and growing mealworms. I am looking into growing duckweed as well instead...
  14. C

    Tennesse chicken farmer

    Hello, I'm just starting out and haven't even got any chickens yet. I'm starting to build my coop and run attached to the shed. It's going to be 6x10 and the run I haven't started so it could be any size. We want chickens for fun and eggs. I have tons of questions about coop ideas, chicken...
  15. Katrina89

    New to the Idea of Chickens...

    Hi, I'm Katrina. I'm 27 (almost 28), and I've been on the site for a while... I first came across backyardchickens.com when I was reading my new Backyard Homesteading book. I'm currently in New Mexico, and I don't have chickens yet. Due to unforeseen events, I'm staying with family until I can...
  16. Katherine Robertson

    New Member from Greene County, VA Kate R!

    Hi everybody! My name is Kate and I have been into animal husbandry for years. My love of birds started with my first budgie, Freddy, and then I adopted several more feathered friends. Right now our family consists my quaker parrot Ozzy, my lovebird Chirpy, and my green cheek conure Agrippa...
  17. L

    Any Information/Advice about Quails? Post Here! :)

    Hi! I'm currently raising laying and meat chickens, planning on getting two ducks, and thinking about quails. I don't know much about quails, however, and I'm curious to hear what sort of things you need to know and be cautious about. ANY advice or information is totally welcome and appreciated...
    • Lokibinian
    • Thread
    • advice advice needed beginner chickens ducks quails raising quails
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Quail
  18. venymae

    A Beginners First Experience with Shipped Eggs (Picture Heavy!)

    After a disappointing hatch where 100% of the only local eggs available turned up clear, a wonderful person offered to ship me eggs in exchange for good record keeping on a custom mix they were trying to develop and reimbursiment of the postage. And with that, I started my first foray into...
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