louisiana

My silkie hen is about 7 months old now and for the first time ever she is broody. My concern is that we are in mid October. We live in central Louisiana , it does get cold in the winter (40s in the day, 30s at night during the January-February months) I know it isn’t the coldest environment by...

We are looking to build a coop for our 26 chicks. We live in Louisiana where it stays hot most of the year with some temps in the low 30’s during winter. The area for the coop will have minimal shade due to no tree coverage. What type of coop should we build? How should we ventilate? We...

I live in southwest Louisiana, in the country with forest around us. This is my first time raising chickens. They were 2 yrs old. Something just started killing them a few months ago. I started out with 7 now I only have 4 left. This predator only kills one at a time. We only see feathers, no...

We’re raising our first 5 chicks right now! They’re almost 2 weeks old. We were going to build a coop/run while they were in the brooder for the first 5ish weeks, but it is looking like it is going to be pretty expensive with the price of lumbar right now. Is it possible to just build a super...

I’m sure this is a looooong shot. But, ...... does ANYONE know of an RV site in NW Louisiana ( Shreveport/ Bossier Area) that allows chickens? Our house sold more quickly than we expected so we are entertaining the idea of staying in our RV until we find a suitable home. Problem is, we have 10...

We had an amazingly successful duckling hatch last week- so much so that we have more ducks than we need or want! The ducks are straight run (we’re not confident enough to try to sex them ourselves) and are a mix of mostly rouen and various runners. They hatched between 12/1-12/3 so they’re a...

Howdy everyone, brand new member here... and soon to be new to raising chickens. So, I am just getting started on everything, have been doing my reading and nerding out on coop plans, but can't quite figure out the ideal breed for my situation. So, we want a good egg layer but also something...

I have had my own chickens for about 7 years now but had some experience with them as a child when my family would travel from Louisiana and North Dakota , where my parents are from. My dads family owns a huge farm there and we just loved going there during the summer and sometimes during the...

Our 4 mo old Buff Orpington Rooster is in need of a good home. We intended to only have hens but ended up with Sassy, who has been renamed Colonel. He is a very sweet Roo, loves to be petted and held, and has a particular fondness for treats. We would love to keep him and are very attached to...

Anyone know the regulations and how to sell eggs and meat legally in Louisiana? I messaged everyone I was told to message,but then I was given no answer, just run around. I know about the 20k limit and the exemption,but I couldn't find any other info on how to actually sell legally

I live in SW Louisiana and its already reaching into the high 80s/low 90s during the day and around 65-70 at night so I have had them outside in the coop given the warm temps and they have done fine so far. Storm blew through last night so I brought my bittys inside because of the rain/wind/cold...

(First Post!) Hello! I'm moving from the city to a small plot of land after I get married in April. I'm so excited to get some ducks for the back yard. I've been doing some research and have decided on getting 2 Female Cayugas & 2 Female Welsh Harlequins for eggs, bug control, and as pets...

I have always wanted some backyard chickens, so last January my husband began building a coop and a run. By April it was finished so I went to the local feed store after researching which chickens I wanted. I came home on April 22 with a large barred rock, a tiny fluffy buff Orpington, a brown...

Hey all! I have a rooster that I need to get rid of in the Baton Rouge area, since they are illegal in the city limits. I will bring him to you, you can have him free of charge. He is 1 year old, you can slaughter or keep him.

Im looking for blue egger chicks, birds, or eggs. Super blues or Arkansas blue eggers preferred. Please reply or pm me with price and availability. Hoping to find something in the Louisiana/Mississippi area.