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(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I have been taking care of and loving chickens for about 6 years now. Was introduced by my fiance and I had NO idea I would love these little things so much. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 23 + ducks (3) What...

Hi everyone! Newly joined member here. I've been a chicken keeper for 3-4 years, we have 100-150 laying hens free ranging on 2.5 acres. I must confess I'm a chicken addict, so I probably own every breed of chicken that lays a large egg, a colored egg, or is unique looking. I enjoy raising...

Hello All, As a new chicken farmer (and fledgling homesteader), I needed a community to learn from and contribute to. I've never had chickens before but I've never had the land before either. A year ago end of this month I will have been on my 20-acre farm in rural West Virginia one year. The...

Hello! I'm Sage & I am raising 4 baby ducklings. I got them one week ago & they are growing so fast! I hope to learn from everyone's experiences about how to raise a healthy flock. So, a little bit about my babies: 1. I have two white pekins (Sauron & Galadriel) and two mallards (Freya & Thor)...