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  1. Georgeschicks

    Crazy molt... Already?

    Hi! I have four gorgeous chickens normally who turned two this summer. They *kinda* molted last year in mid november. I live in Maryland and this year all my chickens started molting at the end of september. they look terrible right now- here is a pic of one from a few days ago. she has lost...
  2. MROO

    Critically Endangered Nankin Bantams - RARE & HTF

    Add Some Endangered History to Your Flock! Rose Comb Nankins: I currently have four RC Nankin Bantam roosters in need of their own harems. They are one and two years old, well past the young hormonal craziness! Two have been used in classroom Breed Conservation talks and will walk on a leash...
  3. J

    Looking for Buff Bantam Silkies in Maryland

    Hi! I'm looking for buff-colored bantam silkies here in Maryland. Does anyone know of any breeders, farms, or have chicks/pullets for sale in the state? Cheers, ~Jess
  4. hanzhog

    ISO hens in central/ Carroll County MD!

    Due to a recent raccoon incident, we've been left with one very lonely hen. We left our girls out to forage without supervision for no more than ONE hour in broad daylight and all but one remained. Thus, whilst we keep dear Rita on lockdown (as in she's in the coop or we're actively watching her...
  5. Bru

    1 wk old chicks, several breeds in Maryland

    Located near Baltimore(BWI) I have chicks of several breeds available, just need to find a home for these little ones. They hatched on the 23rd and 24th, so just about one week old, they have been vaccinated for Mareks. This is our first hatch and we started with 18 and ended with 12. Of the...
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    • ameraucana chickens australorp black black copper marans chicks 1 week maryland welsummer chicks
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    • Forum: Chicks 1 Day to 8 Weeks Old
  6. Georgeschicks

    Baltimore, MD 2 free laying hens (austrolorpes)

    Hey! I really need someone to take these two hens for me. They are 1 and a half years old and they are both black austrolorpes. Ever since spring they have been bullied non stop and we have not been able to stop it. They currently are missing feathers from their back. They were beautiful when...
  7. The O’Aces

    Virginia Flock Rehoming

    Due to my husband’s medical disability, we are beginning to plan for an eventual downsizing/out of state relocation and need to start the process of rehoming our flock. The chickens are a year old. We have 9 Wellsummer hens and 5 French Black Copper Maran hens. We also have three gorgeous...
  8. HCBeck

    Deep Litter Method on concrete

    I'm in Central Maryland and about to start building my run. The only available place in my yard is an 8' x 22' strip of concrete. My coop is a converted wood storage shed that is 5' x 8'. I don't have great drainage in that area but will be implementing some plans including a perforated drain...
  9. HCBeck

    Cold-Hardy or Heat-Hardy more important?

    I'm new to raising chickens and had a question about which breeds to order. If I live in a climate (I'm in Maryland) that can get down to the teens regularly in the winter and also into the 90's regularly in the summer, should I be looking for a cold-hardy or heat-hardy chicken? I assumed...
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    • breeds breeds and cold weather cold hardy cold hardy breeds heat hardy maryland
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    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  10. D

    Looking for a chicken processor in central Maryland

    Hi-- Does anyone know of a chicken processor near Anne Arundel County, Maryland? I have a few roosters to harvest and lack the time or equipment to process them myself. My daughter wants to keep the feathers if she can. I imagine that somebody who processes waterfowl could do it, or somebody...
  11. MROO

    Silkies for Sale in MD/DE/PA Area

    Some Pics of the Silkie's we have available ... Meet The Magic Schoolbus Crew - Ralphie, Liz and Phoebe - all named after Miss Frizzle's adventurous students! They're still very young, yet, hatched the week before Easter (March 27-29, 2018.) All three tested clean for AV and Pullorum in July...
  12. H

    Taneytown, MD: Chickens

    Greetings! My goal is to request that the district regulations that contain animal husbandry as prohibited, instead allow for a small flock of hens within city limits of Taneytown, MD. Currently there is no animal husbandry allowed in the residential districts. I spoke with the Director of...
  13. H

    Greetings from Taneytown, MD

    Hello There! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? A: I am new to chickens but have been learning as much about them as I can. Right now my city does not allow chickens within city limits, so my goal is to start the process of requesting my city to allow chickens in...
  14. E

    2 beautiful yr old Pekín ducks need a new home

    Hello While I type this up, my heart breaks. I have 2 Pekín ducks that need a new home where they will be taken care of, not slaughtered or forgotten. They have been with me since they were 6 days old. All they know is my backyard and their coop. They are very loved and spoiled. The reason I...
  15. C

    Re-Homing 2 year old white Dove named Mindy (Maryland)

    Hello Everyone, unfortunately, I have to re-home my White dove Mindy who is two years old. My new apartment management are not allowing nay pets at all. She is a very sweet dove who loves human companionship. She is tamed. She loves perching on shoulder, finger, she would even cuddle up on your...
  16. Klatt66

    MARYLAND silkie roos need a home

    2 handsome roos need a home in maryland. Born in oct 2017. Gentle and kind boys. Just have too many roos for my hens :) please text kris at 4439948419 Mont county
  17. Missin Chickens

    Looking to help with chickens

    Hello, I am looking for any local farm, family or program that is open to letting my 10 year old daughter come to help you with your chickens. She is a real chicken person. We used to have 22 chickens and she took very good care of all of them and feels empty without having them in her life...
  18. lawson1986

    Breeding pair of Pekin Ducks for sale in Baltimore, MD

    Hello Ya'll! I have a beautiful breeding pair of Pekin Ducks available (one male, one female, obviously... Lol). They are a bonded pair. These ducks were born May of this year, 2017 and I get huge delicious eggs from this girl daily. When checking fertilization, there is a 98% fertility rate...
  19. PeleKai

    Info on current ordinances in Rockville and Takoma Park, Maryland?

    Greetings! First time poster, long time listener. My family and I are moving soon and trying to narrow down locations in Maryland (preferably within an hour or so to DC). I've found the pages on the site regarding the ordinances in Rockville and Takoma Park. Anyone have any insights or...
  20. nickz

    Iso silver wyandotte hens any age Elkton, Md

    Hello, looking for Silver wyandotte hens or any Wyandotte hens regardless of age. Would like to try and breed with my RIR rooster for flock population. Can't seem to find any local farms with them. Will give fair price. Also will trade for RIR roosters as I have 4 extra from first hatch. Thanks!
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