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  1. F

    Are they developing at a healthy rate?

    So this is my first time raising chickens and I have 3 bantam chicken and I am following everything I’ve read on how to raise them (ie brooder setup, temperature, water with a little apple cider vinegar, Purina Start-and-Grow Medicated feed with Strong Animals’ First Peep Supplement, perch, dust...
  2. F

    New Member

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am brand new to raising chickens. I have been planning to do so for years, but have finally decided I am ready for them. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I have 3 chicks that are now about 3-4 weeks old. I’ve named...
  3. ViolentInsides

    Help! I got 2 new chicks, how do I integrate them?

    I got two new six week old chicks from a friend. I currently have 13, 6 week old chicks. How do I go about incorporating them together? How long do I keep them apart for quarantine? They're are all about coop ready, should I quarantine them in separate rooms in the coop?
  4. Sky_Chickens

    Broken leg?

    Hello! Barley been a day but I’m back here this time with what I think is a broken leg. I’m not sure I have a silkie chicken her name is Kitty she’s about 3 months old and I walked into the garage this morning to find her acting dead and my barred rock rooster (who isn’t a bantam but we...
  5. N

    Help! 12 Weeks old-Roos or Pullets??

    I purchased 8 alleged pullets. 4 EE and 4 Calico Princess. I am new to everything and curious what I’ve got in my flock. People are saying all 4 of my EE are Roos. Some say hens. Also I’ve learned Tractor Supply doesn’t always get it right. So if you know the breed or mix of my “ladies.” Any...
  6. char0789

    [Pictures] Unsure of What's Happening?!

    Hey all, This is my first ever post in here (aside from the intro :frow). So, I'll try to give as much information as I can. I have 7 chicks, all bought at the same time. (I think their hatch day was April 4th abouts). One of my girls is about half the size (or a little smaller) than the rest...
  7. Kattzombiee

    Newbie Chicken Mama

    Hello! I am a newbie chicken mama out of NE Florida and I am looking forward to being here! :) Hoping to get a little more insight and knowledge here than my local backyard chickens FB groups have been providing (fingers crossed) I am fairly new to chickens, we were given 2 one-two year old...
  8. F

    Hello from a foster mother hen!

    Hi everyone! I guess I’ll just answer the questions and then share a few pictures of my foster flock 😊 (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? - I am new to incubating, having, and raising chicks. With that said, my brother has a few hens for eggs, and my good friend has...
  9. A

    Looking for guidance if these two are actually pullets or really cockerels!

    Hi! New chicken owner here. This is our first year getting chickens, and I’m a complete rookie. I’ve read a ton, and talked to friends who have chickens. I know it’s not a 100% right yet to identify the sexes. My daughters and son are getting pretty attached to these cuties who are 6 weeks old...
  10. aimz127

    Disheartened first time chicken owner

    Hi all, I've made a few posts on BYC, but am still fairly new to chickens. This is a bit of a vent post. Lately, it feels like everything that could go wrong with my small flock has. In the last month, I lost 3 of my 8 pullets (1 unknown cause, one crop issue, and the third was coccidia). I've...
  11. R

    New to chickens

    Hi chicken lovers! I’m Donna and I live in Cabot, VT with my dog Ginger (2). I just got my first flock of 8 chicks, 2 of each: Barred Rock, Golden Comet, Buff Orpington, and Ameraucana. They’re a week old and so cute! And I have no idea what I’m doing! A friend recommended this site and I’m...
  12. K

    Weak looking 2 day old chick

    I have 9 new baby chicks and there is one little Rhode Island Red that is 2 days old and seems to be struggling but I’m not sure. This is my first time with chicks and this little girl isn’t as active as the others (it’s also a little younger) and like falls asleep standing up. It will be...
  13. P

    Hello!

    Thank you to all who post here! I can't begin to say how many times I have looked up information on BackYard Chickens! My husband likes to refers to me as the crazy chicken lady....I started my journey with my girls in October, well, I purchased the coop then. I actually waited until April to...
  14. Battles house

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  15. Meggi3mous3

    Need helping determining my chicks breed(s)

    I'm new to this whole raising chickens thing. Would love some help! Any and all is appreciated. And 1st question is: can someone help me with what chicken breeds I have. This is Coco. TSC said she/he is an Amerucana. This is Fluffy. I was told she was also an Amerucana. This is Bella. TSC...
  16. A

    New chicken momma

    I am new to this group and have learned a lot through reading posts on this site. I had been wanting to get some chickens for a long time. So my mother gave me a dozen eggs and an incubator to use for my birthday. The eggs have hatched just in time for Mother's Day. My girls and I have patiently...
  17. The Inspired Mom

    Newbie🐥. Homeschool mama to 6

    Hi there, I’m a newbie to backyard chickens;) the forum & literally😄 I’m a homeschool mama to 6 kiddos, business owner & love to use natural solutions to many things in our home. I’ve wanted chickens for 10 years now but I was so busy nursing my own babies it just wasn’t the right time...
  18. Chickmamaa209

    800$ brand new chicken coop for 300$...500$ SAVE!!!!

    hello friends and chicken family. Today I went to purchase a coop for my 2 week old chicks and decided to get the Snap & lock large chicken coop. It was on display for 300$ at my local tractor supply BUT its normally 800$ purchase online. I was a little confused because I have seen the same coop...
  19. Pinkchick_7

    New back yard city farmer!

    Hola!! It has been my desire to have chickens for a few years now, my son was like, I've been wanting that too. And before i knew it he bought a few pullets (The extensive vocabulary that I had to learn and still learning!!) We have 7 hens, started with 13. Sold 2, gave 2 away and have lost 2 :(...
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  20. C

    Splayed legs.

    Hello All, I am very new to chickens and chicks. Two days ago my first broody hen hatched 13 eggs. 11 are healthy and strong but 2 have issues with their legs. I read about splayed legs and have fashioned small “braces” for the two of them, however I am unsure if one may have a paralyzed leg...
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