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  1. ErnieBerley

    Howdy Chicken Lovers !

    I'm Ernie Hawkins living in the mountains near Asheville NC. I am new to chicks as of April this year 2019. I started with 5 Ameraucana chicks 1 weeks old from the local Feed/seed. They were supposed to be all hens, but after naming the small one Chicken Little, he's now at 5 months the largest...
  2. Squawkward

    Hi! I'm Squawkward

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I've had chickens for over a decade. My first's name was Sally, due to her love of seashells. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I can never keep track, but there's three or four around the house at all times. (3) What are...
  3. HenJen24

    Intro!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I have had chickens for about a year and a half so I am still new to the whole thing (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 6 hens (3) What breeds do you have? 3 Black sex link and 3 golden Comets (4) What are your...
  4. S

    Newbie Introduction from Alaska!

    Hi everyone! I'm Sarah and I live in Alaska... I've owned every sort of animal out there except for chickens and I'm looking to change that! I'm wanting to become a "backyard chicken owner" and keep a few hens for egg-laying purposes only. So I have a lot to learn and discover! (1) Are you new...
  5. Hartchicks

    Hey y'all! Just my lol intro

    I'm pretty new to keeping chickens although I have always wanted them. There was a law in my town keeping me from getting any but it lately changed! One week ago I got four adorable little chicks 2 Ameracaunas,1 buff orpington, and 1 black sex link. So far my favorite aspect of raising chickens...
  6. chooky-dooks

    Here I Am!

    Hi! I'm chooky-dook (which is based off what I call my chickens). I love poultry, especially chickens, and I'm interested in quail and ducks, and also heritage/endangered chicken breeds. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am new to chickens, or somewhat. When I was...
  7. WallyBirdie

    Introducing juveniles to older guineas?

    I have 4 new guineas, bought as keets and now turning juvenile. How do I introduce them to my older guineas? My older ones have a good temperament and get along with all other animals in my yard (chickens, goats, cats, etc). What's the best way to do this? Also, a rather silly question. My...
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    • guineafowl guineas integration introduction juveniles
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    • Forum: Guinea Fowl
  8. DuckMama9

    Quack, from Texas!

    Hello, um, er, Quack! As you might have guessed from the thread title, from my screen name and from the greeting, I raise ducks! I used to raise chickens several years ago, and was recently thinking about bringing up a new flock, but it was my love of gardening that made me consider ducks this...
  9. Strato

    Hi everyone!

    Hi all, I'm Strato and I just moved to a new house that came a chicken run and a flock, and I'm very excited/slightly overwhelmed by all the information I'm trying to learn about taking care of them! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Brand-new, although I have...
  10. TheCrazyDuckLadyHel

    Introductions

    *** RE-Introductions The Crazy Duck Lady Hel Here. I raise Indian Runner Ducks in Austin Texas. I have a small flock of 13 spoiled rotten ducks. I sell the surplus drakes, an occasional hen, and the some of the ducklings we hatch. I also sell eggs for eating, hatching and teaching. I'm PT...
  11. Mcescobarr

    Introduction!!!!

    Hello I love chickens and drawing!!!!! I wanted to join here to ask about chickens and learn more about them!! I am not new to chickens, I’ve had them for two years now and I research them a lot. It’s nothing compared to how many years the rest of you probably have had chickens though. I...
  12. BReeder!

    Intro - after a year...

    I've been on BYC for over a year. I never got my trophy points though for "Introduce Yourself" so here's my intro (possibly for the second time). I am a father and husband with a growing family living in suburban Chicagoland on just a 1/3 acre lot. Backyard chickens is exactly what we have, not...
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    • breeder chickens ducks intro intro introduction new member introduction quail turkeys
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  13. Cyber Smoggy

    About time I actually joined

    I'm Dean. A little bit about me. I am a husband, Father and military Veteran. I was injured in Afghanistan in 2010 (a sniper shot me through the head, yes really). I have been anonymously learning from the BYC website since the end of last year and I have only just found your phone app so I...
  14. T

    Let me introduce myself

    Hi all. I am thankful to have this opportunity to learn more about keeping domestic poultry/fowl. In my case it's ducks. I currently share my home with two other friends, and one of them has always raised quail and pheasant for a raise/release program through our state conservation league. I...
  15. Knepper

    Duck greetings?

    I am trying to introduce my runner who is very human and dog bonded but less so duck bonded. Generally i exoect dolores, my big ancona female to attack because shes very alpha and kind of a jerk ‍♀️ but today she didnt do that she just stood patiently looking at the runner(trixie) However, the...
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    • ducks flock greetings introduction
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Ducks
  16. C

    New member

    Hello all, I recently joined and am looking forward to the discussions that will surely ensure! Ive raised backyard chickens for about 4 years now in AZ! I recently acquired new property and my kids and i will be starting a breeding program soon. Im just a beginner in all this so I'm sure I'll...
  17. B

    Introduction For Me

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes, I am very new to chickens. We got them about a month ago. They are all 1 month old. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? We have six chickens right now. Unfortunately, at least three of them are roosters. We are going...
  18. corgis-con-chickems

    island chicken mama - new to BYC!

    I've always wanted chickens and this year we decided to take the chicken leap. My boo had chickens when he was younger, so he's been a good source of help. But I'm here because I could always use some more advice! We have 4 easter eggers and 2 brahma bantams (I think... they have fluffy feets)...
  19. tstreetman

    Finally joining the flock - Hello BYC!

    Hi all! My name is Terry, and after a lot of lurking and searching these forums for information and advice, I've finally decided to join. Thanks for all the great info! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? My wife and I have been talking about getting chickens for...
  20. BrambleBerry

    Hello! Excited to be Raising my First Chicks!

    1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I made an account here wishfully a couple of years ago, but just finally brought home our first chicks on Saturday. I've wanted to raise chickens for years and I am so excited. Here are a couple of cute pictures. (2) How many...
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