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  1. M

    New chicken momma!

    Hi all! To answer the sample questions: (1) I became a chicken momma in January and couldn’t be happier! (2) I have 10 (have had 12 all together, but the unprecedented snow storm in TX in February, I lose two babies) (3) What breeds do you have? 3 EEs, 2 Welsummers, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte, 1...
  2. 0ddaudd

    Is This Niacin Okay to Give Gosling ???

    Hey! I have found myself thinking about getting a gosling, I was just curious as to if this niacin would be okay to give to them? And if so how much of the powder? I’ve just been trying to look for a cheaper alternative to brewers yeast. I also heard that using “nutritional yeast” is good as...
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    • gosling help new addiction niacin niacin percentage niacin question supplement waterfowl
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Geese
  3. Carleejade

    Hi I'm new to BYC

    Hi I'm Carlee, I grew up with chickens on the farm however I currently only own ducks. I hope you all will still accept me?☺️ My husband and I purchased 10 acres about 2 years ago and we were excited to hear that the previous owners offered to leave 4 ducks behind which is what started this...
  4. Loosiegoosie

    I am a duck mama!

    hi everyone! I’ve had ducks now for 3 years! I inherited my daughters 2 female Pekins when she left for college! They are a riot! They are indoor outdoor ducks and total opposites of each other...That Duck is energetic, runs everywhere and talks all the time! Pato is so chill, walks soooo slooow...
  5. OnionRanch

    Hey Hey hey I’m new!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am a new chicken owner, but not new to chickens! I have friends and family that have obsessed and owned chickens for years, but this is my first chance at having some for myself! (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I have...
  6. D

    The Wait is agonizing!!

    I have 6 BO pullets at age 18 weeks. About three are scrawnier, with bright red waddles that have developed quite a bit, and do a squat when I pet them sometimes. The others are bigger pullets, and from my understanding, won’t be as good of egg layers. Any tips/prep, things I should be doing...
  7. Momoftres

    Hello! So happy to be a new Chick Mom

    1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? My mom actually started raising chickens a few years back and naturally I fell in love with the process, the care, the love and the rewards of raising chickens (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I got a starter pack of 4...
  8. C

    Clip one wing or both?? For small chicken

    Hi all, I have 4 larger breeds that i’ve had since the beginning of the year and one Friesian who i got yesterday. 2 of the larger breeds are clipped (came like that) and 2 of them aren’t, one can jump the fence but it doesn’t go far so that’s okay. My problem is with the friesian, she jumped...
  9. M

    New chicken momma

    Hi, everyone, My name is Christine, and I'm a new chicken momma! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? We never had chickens growing up. My grandmother had a couple of guineas. But my husband and I recently bought some acreage and we just got our first chickens and we...
  10. R

    Putting chicks with a disabled hen?

    My family and I have had a rescued hen that was permanently injured as a chick while she was on the streets. We raised her, and since then we have always considered her a family pet not an animal with an actual purpose. Currently she is in a comfy cage inside the house, and she cannot walk at...
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    • chicken disabled chicken hen adopt chicks injured chicken new addiction new arrivals poultry
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  11. K

    Hello! New chicken flocker!

    Hello! I am in TX, and recently bought my first amount of chickens. I started with cornish hens, because that is what was available. I went from buying 9, through a mistake(bought cedar chips) lost 3 chicks, and now have 6 cornish and last week had my gf buy 8 bantam chicks putting us at 14...
  12. Lucychknmom

    Hi Hello! New chicken owner here!

    Hello everyone! I brought home 6 baby chicks yesterday, and I’m so excited. I’m excited to be learning tips and tricks to keep them happy and healthy and live the best life possible! Thanks for your help in advance ♥ 🐥🐥🐥👩🏽‍🌾🐥🐥🐥 (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens...
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    • barrad plymouth rock chicks excited to learn new addiction new arrivals new chic mother new to baby chicks new to chickens rhode island red
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  13. L

    Hello, new chicken owner

    Hi everyone, Nice to virtually meet you all! 6 weeks ago my husband and I rescued 3 ex-battery hens here in the West Midlands 🇬🇧 - our first time homing some very lovely ladies for their retirement years! They looked a sight when we picked them up from the British Hen Welfare Trust. Poor...
  14. Pigglebottoms

    Chickens, What's Not To Love!

    UPDATED TO ADD PICS Hi Everyone! Thank you for accepting me as a member of BYC! I never thought I would enjoy chickens so much. Honestly, the chickens were my husband's idea originally, I wanted the ducks 🤦We got a few ducks and chickens back in September 2019 just before moving to Eastern...
  15. Cephalo

    Greetings from Northern Michigan!

    Hello! I am so new to chickens that I don’t even have them yet. The idea of raising chickens has always been sitting in the back of my head, but I finally have the opportunity. My husband and I are newlyweds and are settled into a beautiful property with 30 wooded acres. I work a desk job from...
  16. JensHens1987

    Nervous New Mom

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? My chicks are 9 days old today (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 5 (3) What breeds do you have? Orpington, Easter Egger, Rhode Island Red, Super Blue Egg Layer, Partridge Cochin (4) What are your favorite aspects of...
  17. BrittChick15

    First Egg Ever!!!!

    Chicken friends!!!:wee I’m so EGGSTATIC! :celebrateMy blue girl laid her first egg for us today!!!:woot It’s so tiny! Will they get bigger as she continues to lay? Pictures attached! :fl
  18. Chickycammy

    Vinegar water in the incubator: update post

    So I did it! I took my cousin's advice and used a cap full of white vinegar in my incubator. I put 7 eggs in for a test run and I'm happy to say I've had better hatching results then with purified water. 5 out of my 7 hatched! 3 of those chicks were from my 4 year old golden comet that hasn't...
  19. Megz29

    New to chickens

    (1) I am new to owning chickens this year and got my first 3 from a lady who got 3 baby chicks for her children for Easter. She came to the pet store I was working at and asked for advice on how to feed and care for them. I helped her as best I could and when I asked her what she was going to do...
  20. Waddle woman

    New Member

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Bout 9 months ago (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 12 (3) What breeds do you have? Silkies but I'm thirsty for more (4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Having the ability to put a smile...
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