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  1. G

    Tropical Storm prep Central FL seminole county

    I currently have an OPEN air coop (3 walls, 60 sq ft coop, 8 chickens, and a 120 sq ft run). Everything is cemented down, hardware cloth is secure with washers and screws. Its roof is also anchored down. I'm not necessarily worried about the coop...just the ladies. But, i have 8 ladies in my...
  2. 4UrbanHens

    Buff Orpington - Florida

    Anyone know of a reputable & humane breeder of Buff Orpingtons? Preferably in Florida or at least someone who ships to Florida? I am having a hard time finding a good place to purchase buff orpington chicks or hatching eggs from. Please help, thanks!
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    • buff orpington buff orpington chicks buff orpington eggs buff orpington hatching eggs buff orpingtons florida miami
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    • Forum: Chicken Breeders & Hatcheries
  3. GypsyGemsFarmFL

    Hi!

    Hi Folks!! We have our flock at our 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescued animal shelter 13-acre farm, www.gypsygemsfarm.com. We have 17 ladies and two roosters. Our coop is 12'x12' next to our horse stalls. I am looking to learn/share information. We just went through a bad battle with stick fleas and...
  4. Ch8ckenhelp

    Need to find a home for roosters Florida

    Last year, I decided to try hatching my own eggs. I was expecting a rooster, but definitely not 3. So now I'm looking for someone in the central florida area who is looking to take in a roo. They're all mixed breeds from the same father (black orpington mix) who has since passed away. I grew...
  5. G

    Hawks

    So I’ve had my new 7 week old ladies in their run and coop for the past two weeks. Completely covered in hardware cloth, apron, and reinforced. It’s chicken Fort Knox. But we have some visitors.... We’ve had two hawks circling our property for the last week. Along with being in our backyard...
  6. TwoChicksChix

    ISO Partridge LF Cochin Pullet! LF

    Hey everybody. My friend has been trying to get a large fowl Cochin for awhile. She had a very sweet blue girl who sadly passed away due to unknown circumstances. She of course was heartbroken. So she bought a straight run partridge Cochin. Who is now about 6 weeks and I’m pretty positive is a...
  7. S

    Looking for a home for 6 week old pea chick in Florida

    Hi everyone 👋 I have a 6 week old pea chick that our friends found while on a walk in their neighborhood. It had just hatched (seemingly- it still had the egg hook on its beak) but mama was nowhere to be found. After looking for hours for its family, they took it home and called me since I’m...
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    • florida free to a good home pea chick
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    • Forum: Peafowl
  8. StarlitNovember

    Dreaming of chickens

    Hi everybody, nice to meet you! My name is Renee. I'm a 48 year-old mom of three daughters. I'm joining the community hoping to learn more about backyard chicken-keeping and basically everything that goes into it before I get involved. I would absolutely love to have a couple of chickens. I live...
  9. EverythingDucks

    Hi! I'm New

    Iv'e never owned poultry before but I'd like to get ducks. I live in Pinealles County, FL so there are laws restricting owning chicken and ducks. I'm hoping that after this pandemic, since things are changing, that they may change the laws regarding poultry keeping. I currently have two dogs...
  10. DimeStoreFarmGirl

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  11. G

    I did it! I have babychicks! (the crunch time is on) and what to do with new chicks on the way

    So yesterday I came across some Orphington chicks. I brought 4 home. They are doing all quite well, as eating, drinking and peeping up a storm while not napping under the brooder plate. I ordered, 3 Easter Eggers that will be coming May 20 - 21st. They Orphingtons, from comparing pictures...
  12. Australorp94

    Anyone Breeding Pure Australorps?

    Hi BYC community! I'm looking for someone who lives relatively close to Lithia Florida and is breeding pure Australorps. Does anyone fit that bill or know where I might be able to acquire a chick? I'm looking to add a new black hen to my flock.
  13. G

    I'm NEW! Central Florida AND looking for some resources and recommendations

    I am SUPER new as in I don't even have hens yet. I am located in beautiful, sunny, central Florida in Seminole County incorporated (as in, I am county!). I am allowed 4. As terrible as this time is currently in our world, I have finally been able to finally make a commitment into backyard hens...
  14. tbird108

    Easter Egger Chicks for Sale in Pompano Beach, FL

    Hi all! I have some cute Easter Egger chicks for sale that are available for local pickup in Pompano Beach, Florida If you (or anyone you know) needs some colored egg layers if your life reach out. $7 per chick 10 or more for a discount Local curbside pickup available, and nearby delivery...
  15. ApesMullen

    Hello! New Silver Polish Chick owner :)

    Hi Everyone, My name is April, I live in Miami, FL. I started my chick journey in the middle of March 2020 when my hen Coco went broody. With everything going on right now with quarantine and the virus, my mom and I have been home 24/7 and I thought it would be the perfect time to go and buy...
  16. Duck Diva

    SE Florida Ancona Ducklings - 3 available (must all go together)

    Ancona ducklings hatched 3/26, unsexed. Three available; they must all go together. Located in SE Florida, pickup only. Private message me, please. These little cuties are a wonderful distraction from the lockdown madness!
  17. T

    North Central Florida Newbie

    Brand spanking new to chickens and live between Gainesville and Jacksonville. We'd been talking about it for about 8 years. We bought books and read them and talked more. We bought a house and moved and planned on getting them soon for the past few years. We were often busy though. We were going...
  18. I_Love_Ducks

    Too many drakes

    I know the answer, but I just need to hear it from experienced readers. I have two drake Welsh Harlequins and a drake runner that are having lots of chasing and dominance/mating activity. They continue in their night pen. They are exactly 9 months old. A 3 month old pair of Pekins, duck & drake...
  19. M

    chickens in the canal

    so i just found some breeds of chickens and roosters that i found around the canal in the neighborhood in Miami where my dad's house is and i don't know any of them, is it okay that i need to get help to ID these canal and neighborhood dwelling chickens
  20. KimN

    Beautiful Lavender Orpington rooster Daytona,Florida

    I have 2 big beautiful lavender Orpington roosters. At least one too many for my four girls. One is looking for a good soup pot free home. Hatched June 12th. They are both good natured, get along with each other and are very friendly with their humans.
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