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  1. IdeaSmith

    Hello from Washington State

    Hello! I have been raising chickens since I was a kid, though back then it was a family flock. Last year I started my own flock of chickens, and I couldn't be happier. There is something so pleasing about collecting eggs every morning. Generally I raise chickens for the eggs, and for their...
  2. LA_BirdGirl

    Hi!👋🏼

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? No, I got my first chickens around 10 years ago, and I instantly fell in love! (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Nearly 30 + a handful in the incubator. (3) What breeds do you have? Err...mutts? lol This group/flock...
  3. FindleyFeatherFarm

    Findley Feather Farm Introduction

    We started our hobby farm in 2018 in hopes of becoming more self-sufficient. Our hobby farm is based in Southern Illinois and is driven by advocating for the agriculture industry through our personal experiences. Our journey started with a flock of six chickens. Since then we have reached...
  4. Jacob Billett

    Hello Everyone! My Introduction.

    Hey group! My name is Jacob Billett. My wife and I are both veterans and finally, after all these years, able to buy a plot of land in Texas and finally start living our dream! We bought 16 acres in Willis Point, Texas and I am excited to get back to my roots and raise our baby girl on a farm...
  5. arishoks

    Central Missouri Back-yard Chicken Owner :D

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? No, I kept chickens growing up in California, but just got back into owning chickens. I've had mine for about a year now! (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I currently have 11 total. 2 males and 9 hens (3) What breeds...
  6. M

    Introducing different ages

    I have a group of 2.5 month olds and 1.5 month olds now in the new coop and run i have but I'm thinking about buying these two 5 month old frizzle pullets from a local. After quarantine how would you guys recommend introducing? A small pen in the run and coop? Do you think they'll be to big for...
  7. Rainorshine

    My introduction

    Hello! I’m hoping I’m posting this in the right place (I’ve only just signed up for this website so I’m getting my bearings 😅) It asks you to introduce yourself when you first join so hello! My name’s Rain and I’ve copied the questions template so that I can just get straight on with the...
  8. R

    Hello/Introduction

    Hi, Chicken Lovers! I'm new to the community. My name is Casey and I live in Takoma Park, MD. We have four wonderful egg-laying family members (a Buff Orpington, Golden Laced Wyandotte, Jersey Giant, and a Speckled Sussex). They are 6 1/2 months old and laying. We have two kids who love to...
  9. K Mole

    Hello, my name is K Mole

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? When I was a kid we had chickens as pets and for eggs. We had one big flock and added to it as we came by chickens. We had many different breeds and made our own incubator and hatched our own chicks. At one point I'm pretty sure we...
  10. Roxas13

    Heya

    I guess I'll start off by saying hi, my preferred name is roxas. And now I'll answer those questions. Here goes: 1: I am not new to chickens. I have raised 2 flocks with my family, and it has always been me doing the begging for more. The first flock, consisted of a varying mix, like white...
  11. S

    New member, could use some pointers on types of chickens for my area! (Delaware)

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I'm a complete Chicken Virgin; I have some close friends that raised chickens for many years and I've had an interest in it - my area never allowed them before unfortunately - HOWEVER I'm currently in the midst of moving into a new...
  12. Chicken Bangtan

    Hello, I'm Chicken Bangtan!

    Glad to meet you all. I'm Chicken Bangtan, (Ken for short). About my chickens: I own 2 bantams; a red cochin, and a black cochin, 3 easter eggers, and 2 golden Sebrights. The flock's name is Chicken Bangtan because they are named after BTS, Namjoon, Jin, Suga, Jhope, Jiminie cricket, Taehyung...
  13. CottageChick04

    Introduction I guess

    Hello! I am a new bird owner and I am also new to this site! I don't have any chickens, but I do have 2 baby ducks! I hope that still counts! I love Marvel, especially Spiderman, so my ducklings are named MJ (brown and yellow speckled one) and Peter Parker (the yellow one)! I do not know their...
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    • baby duck beginner cute duck ducklings ducks intro introduction new member introduction new duck mom new owner
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    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  14. K

    My Only Chicken is a Sultan

    My DIL recently surprised me with a chicken, she knows that I like chickens! This gifting was on 7-30-20! So, I have ONE chicken, a Sultan, and I don’t know much about her as there is a certain vagueness about where she came from. I will want more chickens, but need to get set up for more...
  15. K

    Hi there

    I am a new member. I have been enjoying the site and decided to join. A bit about me. I used to live on 150 acre farm and had pretty much every farm animal there is. Including chickens of course! The biggest difference is that when you have so many animals to care for you don’t really get a...
  16. GaloCantou

    FIRST CHICKS! EVER!

    In my household of boys (three sons, husband, dog, beta fish are all DUDES) I have come to need some female energy in my life! Especially when I'm stuck with these guys ALL DAY LONG during this pandemic! So, backyard hens it is. (I do have a silkie chick which is straight run, and I already am...
  17. K

    Introducing my girls...

    Hey everyone, just thought I'd pop up some photos of my girls here. Everyone has been so helpful and kind in helping us. About a year ago, I happened upon this site and was so extremely grateful for the advice and support I was given. I was distraught at the time. I had lost one of our...
    • KerryC
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    • australia hello from australia introducing ourselves introduction isa browns plymouth barred rock queensland
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    • Forum: Pictures & Stories of My Flock
  18. Tay's Ducks

    Introducing a New Muscovy Hen

    Currently I have one Muscovy drake and one Muscovy hen. It has been this way for the last 2 years. However, I would like to add another adult hen to the flock because my current hen’s feathers have seen better days because my drake is always standing on her. I am concerned that my current ducks...
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    • hen introduction muscovy new addition
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Ducks
  19. S

    "Who's that Pokemon?!" New member introduction and Identification game!

    Hi! I'm here to introduce myself! At the same time, all those 90s kids recognize the phrase "who's that Pokemon?" While I introduced myself, I though I might play at identifying breeds and genders. Some I know, ;) some I don't:confused: but watch out! I'll try to trick you! Now back to...
  20. 06492Chicks

    Greetings from Connecticut!

    I'm so happy to have found this forum - reminds me of when I had newborns (human, that is) and scoured the internet for all my crazy questions! This place seems to have all the answers for my feathered newborns (2 weeks old yesterday). My family and I are new to chickens. We've spent a while...
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