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  1. 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...
  2. V

    Weird skin issue? I’d love some help!

    Hi! This is my first time posting to BYC. Thanks in advance for your help :) A couple weeks ago I noticed my 1 year old mystic maran hen has what looks like pink, scaleless lines down the outside of each leg. I’ll post a picture for clarity. On both legs, only this small outside strip is...
  3. chickens4life_13

    Any tips on Pigeons/their care?

    I've been looking into purchasing pigeons. I'm mainly interested in fantails or a type of fancy pigeon however any information you can give will be helpful. I've owned chickens, ducks, and quail. Thank you :D
  4. bbycarrot

    hello world!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? My parents had a flock of chickens on our horse farm when I was in middle and high school, but I didn't interact with our 'farm' animals all that much. My husband also grew up with backyard chickens, but was much more involved. We...
  5. crystalsc

    New in Greenville SC

    Hello. First I’d like to say thanks to this forum for existing. 😄 Every time I Google a question this forum seems to have the best answer. I have some more questions and know I will continue to do so for awhile since I’m a 1st time chicken mom so I thought I’d come out of lurking. (1) Are you...
  6. S

    Just a city mom

    Hi, I live in a large city that thankfully allows chickens. I looked into it over 10 years ago but just got our first chickens in April. We have 6 hens, an Olive egger (half cream legbar), a cream legbar, buff Orpington, RIR, and 2 red sex links. It’s been quite a journey to this point. From...
  7. McCluckster

    New Member!

    Hello there! I'm a new member, currently getting into raising my own chickens! Back when I was a kid I had lots of chickens, from rare mixes to blue and olive eggers. Ordered some Ebay Hatching Eggs on the 11th, looking to expand and get some even rarer breeds! Currently, I'm a proud chicken...
  8. C

    Integration Advice Needed

    Hello :) I need some help figuring out how to introduce the new members of this flock together. Currently have 8 laying hens. 9 in the brooder that are 13 weeks old. Acquiring a 15 week old Black Australorp rooster next week. What would be the best order and way to introduce these birds? I would...
  9. ChickenEmpire

    Chickens are like rats

    Hi everyone, I have been wanting to keep chickens for many years now but have only recently started taking it seriously. I am in the 'research' and 'fencesitting' stage. I live within a city suburb, in a house, with a pretty small backyard. Our city allows up to 5 hens per house, no roosters...
  10. Sheilamae219

    Partaking From Afar

    Hello, all. I'm new here, like many others. However, I've resourced this website many times in the past, looking for answers to various chicken-related questions, and have found some very useful information. I'm glad to be a part of the community here. I currently have a flock of about 60...
  11. tomik261

    Newly hatched chick can't stand upright

    First time incubating chicks and I just woke to the first one hatching, she was quite late about 22,5 days. Well first I was really ecstatic but after about half an hour I tried to go to sleep but I had to keep checking on her cause she kept falling on her back, I tried putting a fabric footing...
  12. T

    Introducing a new Rooster...

    I want to be sure I'm doing this right. I got a new rooster, I don't think you call them pullets but that's the age he is, and have him in a small crate in the pen with the other two hens that are about 3 years old and they seem to be alright. I've had him like that for about a week and let the...
  13. Nlmack

    Thanks for adding me.

    Hi! Central Florida here. I have a Buff Orpington, a Barred Rock, and four Black-laced Wyandottes. The first two are currently 5 weeks old and the remaining 4 are 4 weeks old. I love being a chicken mama!
  14. 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...
  15. B

    Help! Moving to a New House with First Flock!

    I'm new here, so I'll try to keep it brief in a hello and please help me post! I have NO idea how we are going to make our new house's yard work for our animals. I had chickens for years as a child and loved caring for them. We finally got 6 baby Brahmas, quickly reduced to 5 - my favorite did...
  16. mabeljunesbiggestfan

    Howdy!! :) + ADVICE ASK

    Hi!! I'm new to keeping chickens of my own, but I've taken care of them for years. While I'm starting small with one hen and another soon to arrive, I'm trying my best to give my current chicken-- Mabel June-- the best of care. She arrived at my home after being henpecked, for the two weeks...
  17. Ittybittyschmidtie

    What treats to give baby chicks

    Hi there chickie friends, We have had our 15 chickens for one week now and I have noticed the chickens are pecking at the cardboard box. I feel like they are bored and need to be provided with some natural elements. Would it be okay if I gave some grass/dirt with worms to my little friends...
  18. K

    Brand New to Raising Chickens!

    Hello from Eastern Massachusetts! My family and I finally have the property of our dreams that will allow us to garden and raise chickens. We are brand new to this adventure and are working with coops and fencing that came with the property. Two days ago we purchased 14 chics with which to...
  19. P

    New here from south shore mass

    Hey guys new member here had been a part of this in the past but life got busy. Back again restarting a new flock, hoping to get some ducks. Looking for help finding the Massachusetts’s classifieds and some tips on ducks
  20. ChickenTrackz

    Heya chicken lady here!

    Hi im an owner 12 chickens all of them have names and are my pets! I have owned chickens for about 3 years now and while I am somewhat experienced I am always looking for new tips and tricks, especially for when it comes to protecting my chickens from predators and illness. I live in Vermont...
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