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  1. GracieJ

    Coop ideas for the diy impaired? :)

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this website so please forgive me if this question has been asked a million times. I have been through some of the threads but would like a more personalised answer! :) I am a mother to two lovely 8 month old ducks who currently sleep in a one-storey hutch in the...
  2. (chicken pun)

    Upcoming Events!

    I've been feeling somewhat better about the death of Valentine due to the overwhelming support from the BYC community, so I'd like to announce that I might be hosting some events in the near future, so I'd love your opinions on my ideas. The New Chick Festival: This be an event that will happen...
  3. chickenreyna

    any cool toy ideas for baby chicks

    Five of them are aged approx 2 weeks and 2 others aged 1 & 1/2 months.
  4. 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...
  5. Sunshine Flock

    Do you decorate your chicken coop for Christmas?

    I'd love to see photos of your chicken coop decorated for Christmas. I'm not going to string lights that could interfere with their roosting, but I do look forward to making a wreath for the door on the front of the coop and the door to the run. Stockings hung outside would be really cute...
  6. Thehappyheifer

    We are building a new coop

    Or should I say my dear boyfriend is building a coop for "my" chickens . (*cough* as if an entire barn wasn't enough for me.) That being said, I'm curious to see others' coops for ideas. We're beginning construction this week.
  7. Bridgette13

    Garden Shed converted into Chicken Coop?

    Hey all! I am brand new around here and wanted to say hello and get some ideas from you guys. I've had chicken on the brain for the past year and my mother gave me this old garden shed/storage shed from her property. Now, Husby granted me with an area to keep any chickies I get to an area near...
  8. SpaghettiJo

    Chicken leashes??

    Does anybody have a chicken leash? How do you like it? How long did it take you to train them to use it? I know training takes a while and some chickens will simply never like it, but if anyone has chickens that have ended up liking them, please let me know all the details! I've been thinking...
  9. SpaghettiJo

    Helpful ideas to help keep chickens cool in humid environment

    Hello! Recently the temperatures here where I am have been rising exponentially, and my chickens are definitely not happy about it. The average temperature where I am is about 95 degrees and humidity is about 80-95%.. I feed my chickens cold fruit and yogurt, when it's especially hot, and I ice...
  10. Thefamilyroom

    Back in the Saddle

    Hi I'm Denise. I've had chickens before, took a 3-4 year break in transition to moving and am getting ready to pick up a dozen to bring home Wednesday. I find them very enjoyable and love the eggs they produce. I DO have a few concerns about free ranging. I strongly believe in the benefit of...
  11. Starlings and dogs

    birthday ideas

    ok so i need some vegan recipes and some fun cheap game ideas oh and some decor ideas thanks so much
  12. MommyRooster89

    Building or set up tips for duck house and pen

    We were gifted 3 Pekins and 3 Khaki Campbells they are about four weeks old now. We have chicken but this is our first time with ducks. Husband put together a nice sized house about 6' x 7'. Today we are finishing their pen so hopefully they will be out of our house today. Got a kiddy pool, will...
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