I’m looking to get some ducklings and I’m so thrown off by the variety of information I’m finding on Runner Ducks. Most websites say that Indian Runners lay 300+ eggs a year, but when I go to the hatchery websites, they all say 100-180 eggs a year…what’s your experience? And do you have any...
I am not referring to chickens exclusively intended for meat, as they are usually only around short term.
We are measuring out space and comparing coop designs to build a new coop. My pre-fab coop was for up to 20 chickens but I have larger breeds so 17 has pushed the limits, and I still want...
Hi, I'm very interested in getting one Red Gold Pheasant pair, mostly to enjoy having such a beautiful, colorful bird around. From what I've read, most people say housing pheasants and Coturnix quail together generally works out fine- same feed, same family, generally fairly docile.
What I'm...
I´m wanting to get Peafowl, even though I don´t know much about them, at all. How much is a good price for a cock and three hens? Is $540 for a Juvenile pair Male and Female? Is that a lot, or not much? Do hens lay almost daily eggs like chickens? Do cocks crow? How big should a coop be? Do you...
Long story short, we were all set to have Welsh Harlequin ducks, but we live in Florida and everything except Pekins require a wildlife permit, so we’re getting Pekins.
I’m wanting to order ASAP, but don’t know if I should get a pair (male and female) (female and female) or a trio (male and 2...
Hi. I'm very new to getting chickens and I just want to find out on average how many chicks a Plymouth hen can have?
I plan on getting two hens and one rooster and while the rooster is breeding with the first hen the second shall be laying and so the rotation will go.
I know there is a...
hello fellow chicken lovers!
So I currently have a 4ft x 8ft coop with a 10ft run (my cichekns also free range)
I want to add to my flock I currently have 1 roo and 1 hen how many is a safe amount to add ?
All feed back is greatly appreciated!
Hello! I've helped raise chickens for the past six years. They were my dad's and he passed away last month so we are rehoming the thirteen chickens we currently have. I will be moving in the summer and want to get chicks. I understand what care they need and am dedicated to caring for them...
Hi all,
I am ordering my newly sexed chicks from MPC and this is my first foray into BYC. I have read so many threads and received so much great advice thus far,t hanks for the wealth of information. One question that I did not ask was, how many chicks are too many? I have a friend of mine who...