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  1. J

    Michigan Breeders

    I’m looking for breeders in Michigan. I’d like to try purchasing from breeders as opposed to hatcheries if possible. I’m in Central Michigan area but willing to travel.
  2. M

    Came for answers...stayed for community

    Greetings dear readers, We both grew up with chickens but haven't had them since we moved out. We were supporting our local egg suppliers but when they took advantage of fear based pricing we (instead of shaming them) decided to get the message and start our own flock. We are being the change...
  3. N

    4 laying hens to rehome SE Michigan

    I have four laying hens, 4 years old 4 good layers. 1 black Australorp, 1 Dominique, 1 welsumer and an Ameraucana. Give you a beautiful variety of brown speckled blue and cream colored eggs (Also have on omlet coop listed separately if interested)
  4. Sara27

    What kind is this little guy?

    Today (5-20-2025) while taking trash out I turned around to walked back to the house and heard tiny peeps and saw this little guy coming from under our porch. I live in a rural area miles and miles away from any bodies of water. There was no signs of the momma or other babies near by and I have...
  5. S

    New to BYC in Northwest Michigan

    Hi! We are Sam and Scott. We live in Northwest Michigan with our two sons and dog. We're tucked back in the woods and looking to start our flock! We are brand new to chickens, so we are in the research phase. Currently looking at coop designs and needs for chickens. Please give any tips on...
  6. S

    Looking for a female silkie for my flock in michigan!

    Morning, my names Steven I found this thread online as I have been looking for a female silkie for awhile. I currently live in Oakland County Michigan. I am able to travel for pickup. Unfortunately I do need a female as my city does not allow roosters. I'm not picky on age just been looking...
  7. talkinboutchickens

    Talkin's Flock Thread

    Hello everyone!! I've been seeing so many flock threads, so I thought that I'd start one and update you guys daily/weekly on my chickens. My name is talkinboutchickens (well that's my username, not my real name ofc) and I live in Southeast Michigan and I currently have 12 chickens, although that...
  8. GreatLakesFungi

    Introduction of 8 Pullets to a Mature Rooster (w/ no flock)

    Hello all, I am seeking help and advice on how and when to properly introduce my mature, free range rooster (more info in this thread on how we "accidentally" acquired him) to young hens (currently pullets), currently housed in an enclosure/coop. Please bear with me, as I know this is a long...
  9. teachchickmi

    New Chicken Mama!

    Hello! I am a new chicken mama from Mid-Michigan! I have six 7 week old chicks who have started living outside in their big girl coop as of YESTERDAY. I am hoping that they are all hens because I am not able to have roosters according to my township ordinances. I have 2 Isa Browns, 2 Silver...
  10. GreatLakesFungi

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  11. Chickin Fairy

    06/29/2024 - Lansing, Michigan Chickenstock

    Chickenstock Returns to Delta Mills Park in Lansing Michigan on June 29th, 2024! When: 10:00 am -3:00 pm Where: Delta Mills Park: 7001 Old River Trail, Lansing, MI What: Bring a dish to pass, any livestock/crafts, and your smiling face! Please feel free to bring things like hatching eggs...
  12. P

    Intro - Moving from MO to MI

    Hello everyone! I'm new here and I came across this site while looking at reliable places to get pigeons for pets. I'm an almost 30 year old woman with a toddler. I live in Mid-Missouri right now but in December (a month from now) will be moving to Michigan. I've homesteaded on a small scale...
  13. K

    Roosters in Niles, Michigan

    Roosters near Niles, Michigan. I am willing to drive for a good home, I really would love to give these guys a good home before the morbid alternative this weekend. We are not allowed roosters in our area. Most likely EE, some kind of silkie mix, and one I’m just not sure. They are all nice and...
  14. SimpleJenn

    Hello! Finally able to have chickens again

    Hello from West Michigan! I'm Jenn and I've always wanted to be a farmer. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? When I was a child my family raised meat chickens a few times. I also helped my best friend with her family's flock sometimes. (2) How many chickens do you...
  15. Repticake

    Old English Game Bantams - Jackson, MI - NO SHIPPING -

    Jackson Michigan pickup only, NO shipping On heat birds require a heat lamp. Old English Game Bantams - (males get $5 off when buying a female) [ALL Silver Blues birds are $5 more] On heat (chicks) - - unsexed x3 $5 ea - cockerels x6 $5 - pullets x3 $10 Off heat - - pullets x12 $20 - hens x2...
  16. L

    ISO 2 female pullets 7-8 weeks Michigan/Ohio

    Hello from Michigan! I’m new to BYC and raising hens. I had two black sex link pullets. One unfortunately got attacked while I had them out during the day yesterday and I need to find my lone pullet some friends asap. I know I’ll have to quarantine new birds so the sooner the better. She’s very...
  17. D

    Hello from Michigan - I'm a Farm Market egg seller

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Lost track of how many years we have had chickens, lol. Off and on for about 40 years. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Lost track of that too! I know we have 22 chicks...maybe 10 or more roosters...lots of hens...and 3...
  18. B

    Current Michigan air quality and egg production

    Hello friends. We live in southwest Michigan and currently the air quality is very bad, the AQI has been in the 200s this week. It is very smoky outside and I noticed this week that my girls aren’t laying like normal. Yesterday we only got 1 egg. I don’t mind because I’m just here for the...
  19. Desiderio

    New member from Michigan

    Good morning! I have been around this forum for ahwile now, searching for answers to the thousand questions about chickens. We have started our small flock back in 2018, Buff Orpington and a couple of Black Australorp. At the moment we have 11 girls, we are at the edge of town and have a couple...
  20. U

    My Introduction

    Hello all, The wife and I have started a new flock of chickens and while she’s had chickens in the past, this is my first go. There are some questions that she’s not certain about, so I’ve been searching for a resource that can help with the gaps. We started with just 6 hens and they’re about...
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