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  1. M

    New Member Intro

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? New, started this year (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 6 (3) What breeds do you have? Buff and lavender orpingtons (4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? They're cute (5) What are some...
  2. K

    Hi, I’m new!

    Im Krystal from Kentucky. I’ve always wanted to have my own coop or help my mom realize her dream of having one. However, the main reason I’m here right now is because I need advice on how to care for a baby quail with a broken leg. I have another post on here about it. Thank you, seems like a...
  3. Alethea1125

    Hi!!! I’m new here

    Hello!! I’m Alethea, I’m from Missouri. My mom just bought me 44 little chicks!!! lol first time and I’m in looove! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get? Yes, I just got some a week ago. My mom used to have them when I was too little to remember. (2) How many chickens do you...
  4. MoonHarvester

    Introducing pet chickens to a livestock flock

    Hi all! I have a very specific situation where I unexpectedly got baby chicks and will have to return them to the ranch temporarily. I have been raising my 3 chicks as pets and they are 5 weeks old now. They will be too big for my brooder inside my house and my backyard is not coyote-proof...
  5. Kimballs Coops

    Lavender/Paint Silkie Genetics

    Hello! I’m new to this and am planning on breeding silkies next year. I’m trying to plan all my separate pens. I wanted to have white silkies and lavenders. So I was going to get a white split lavender rooster with white only girls. Then I saw paints and realize I really want those too! Some...
  6. MoonHarvester

    Help identifying breed and sex!

    Hello, I unexpectedly acquired some chicks. I believe they are at least 4 weeks old. I plan to ask the person who gave them to my mom the same question, I figured to ask here as well! I heard about wing sexing but couldn't really figure it out. If I could get input as to what breed they are and...
  7. KnARanch

    New ChickieMama!

    :frow Heeelooo! I thought I introduced myself but apparently not! Forgive me! 🫢 Hubby - K - and I - A - adopted 4 Sapphire Gems & 1 Barred Rock at the age of about 5 weeks. They hatched on/or about March 4, so according to the calendar they are 9 weeks old but even K who has raised chickens...
  8. hollandaisehoney

    Our first flock of five!

    Hi! I’ve been using BYC as a resource for the last 6 weeks, but finally made an account to get some answers about my flock. It’s my first time with chickens and, so far, things are going really well. I have two buff orpington and three sapphire sky. We’re hoping for some hens from our straight...
  9. Livia Ammon

    Greetings, fellow chicken lovers!

    Hey all! My name is Livia and I’m from eastern Idaho. I am super excited to be here, and I hope that I can help others and receive help in return.
  10. B

    New to BYC!!

    Hi everyone!! I'm new to BYC(as the header said! LOL). I'm starting my flock on June 4th when I pick up my chicks at Mt. Healthy. I'm here to learn everything I can before I pick up the babes. I've already started preparing, purchasing necessities and the coop/run is going to be build next...
  11. S

    Rookie Chicken Tender

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes, about 4 weeks ago. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? We just got our first 4 chicks (3) What breeds do you have? Light Brahma, Silver Wyandotte, Gold Wyandotte, and a Rhode Island Red (4) What are your favorite...
  12. K

    Adding eggs after beginning incubation

    Hi there! I’m a new chicken mama. A month ago, I bought two silkies, 3 jersey giants and 3 cream legbars. They are all thriving and doing wonderful. I’m jumping on the hatching wagon now as well. Today, I picked up 12 eggs to begin incubating. Some Serama/bantam mixes and some colored layers as...
  13. Nightmare Ducks

    Muscovies and roosts

    My new muscovy ducklings arrive next week, and I’m finishing up their run and coop. I was going to install a shelf in the coop for them, will they use that? We made it tall enough I can stand in it, so theoretically I could put a few rows in. If they’ll use it, how deep should it be? Also, for...
  14. 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...
  15. C

    Hello, new to the community!

    Hello, Just popping in to say hi and thank you for having a place for us (new and seasoned) chicken lovers. I’ve had my 4 girls and roo for a little over a year and still learning. I started off with adopting 8 chicks from a local farm and 7 survived. Three ended up being Roos and 4 hens. We...
  16. G

    New Subscriber

    1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Not new but it has been a long time. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Zero, getting ready (3) What breeds do you have? Speckled Sussex, Rhode Island Red, Sexlink; also rneaised some cornish cross for the freezer (4)...
  17. S

    Newbie Here!

    My 2 Baby Chicks are both rescues and I am new to owning chickens. I have no idea what breeds they are. They are from two different places so I am hoping I can get some help identifying here. So far I am enjoying watching how their personalities are. One looks to be around 4 weeks while the...
  18. livlogik

    Hello from Texas!

    Hello everyone I'm new here as you can tell! We are house searching and planning on getting a house in a city that allows chickens. I used to care for my ex girlfriends mom's chickens but it's been a looooong time lol. We are excited to get started! If anyone has any suggestions or tips a...
  19. S

    Looking forward to getting started and talking with educated people.

    Hello, I live in WA state and I’m sure everyone knows how prices are, not just here but all do the nation I’m sure. I’ve thought about getting into this Hobby/lifestyle since I have moved out of my parents, mostly due to the fact I come from small to moderate farm life. I have helped my family...
  20. W

    New to the app.

    Hello! Me and my family raised chickens about 5 years ago. We moved and since then about 2 years ago we got chickens again. I cant remember all the breeds we have but we have 2 buff orpingtons 1 Wyandotte 3 sapphire gems about 5 olive Eggers and some easter Eggers i think. I also have 4...
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