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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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)...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. S

    New here hello

    Hello, I'm new here. I accidentally got into ownership of chickens this last summer. 2 hens ( I don't know breeds). As of now she is 2 years old. I don't know much so any and all help and advice would be appreciated.
  11. B

    Square foot requirements for button quail/cage specifications

    Hey guys, im just starting off my adventure with button quail. Im hatching, so they will be in a brooder for a while. However, I am starting to look at cages/runs. I want to put them outside more in the summer but have them indoors during the winter due to the harsh climate. This inquiry is...
  12. pecky33

    Hello chicken people! A little about me…

    Hi everybody! I’m an avid chicken lover and mother! I’ve been raising chickens for 5 1/2 years. I love my chickens and spoil them whenever possible! I currently have 9 adult chickens. Here’s what they are (and yes, they all have names—a MUST for me): Stella (a mixed breed bantam, but I’m...
  13. Okaythen

    Okaythen

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  14. Windestroychickybirbs

    Can quails eat fruits?

    Can I feed my quails some fruits? If so, what type of fruits should i feed them
  15. Windestroychickybirbs

    Introduction about me

    Hi, i'm windestroy, I had a flock of 4 baby chicken chicks, and they died, currently, I have 2 quail chicks, one white and one black, I will keep an eye on them this time Bye - W
  16. C

    Hello from Denmark

    Hello, I’m an expat living in Denmark. I have had chickens for just over a year now and a few weeks ago increased my flock from 3 to 7. I’m looking forward to learning lots from you all.
  17. W

    New here, Cincinnati duck mama

    1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Just got ducks in August. (2) How many ducks do you have right now? 7 (3) What breeds do you have? I think I have a Cayuga, two Rouen, two welsh harlequins, one saxony and I’m not sure on the 7th (4) What are your favorite aspects...
  18. O

    Hello from Vancouver Island!

    Hello! I'm new to having chickens. We got 4 day-old chicks on April 21, 2024. Two Crested Cream Legbars, 1 Cinnamon Queen and 1 black sex-link. They're all now 6 months old. We had an old garden shed in our backyard so we tore it down and rebuilt it into a coop and enclosed run. It's pretty...
  19. LaCarnicera

    New to Group

    My name is Donna. I have been raising backyard chickens in the city South Texas for a year. I have a few chickens. Mixed breed Faverolles and some Isabella Brahman chickens. Early this summer I feed my adult birds some watermelon and two of my three hens had loose bowels one died and one has...
  20. FloridaChook

    New to the BYC coop!!

    Hello all!! I decided to make an account when it's darker since, that's the best time to add new chooks 😋 I live in North Florida with my 16 chicks!! always wanted some chcikens and I finally have them. I currently have 6 Jersey Giants, 3 ISA browns, 2 Cream legbars, 2 Bluebells, 1 French Black...
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