We became chicken parents this past December when Henrietta adopted us. We think she's a Black Austrolorp. In early April, we got 6 chicks - 3 Jersey Giants and 3 Rhode Island Reds. Sadly, one of the RI Reds passed away last week due to an accident, :( but everyone else is hale and hearty...
Hello everyone! I am a new chicken mama, having inherited four lovely hens in a backyard coop with the house my family just bought, as the previous owners were moving out of state. We are in Portland, Oregon. We've had them about four months now and I've been trying to learn as much as I can as...
Hi everyone! I just joined this group as I have been bitten by the chicken bug and want to be around like-minded people that understand my obsession :cool:
I got my first 3 hens November 2nd, which has turned into 7 more hens and a Roo. In that short time, I've already upgraded my coop once...
I thought about posting this and decided to because I wish I knew some of the things I know now and can always learn more about having chickens 🐓 I’m speaking on chickens 🐔 but a lot of this might help other animals and you if you struggle at times.
I started having chickens in 2020 along with...
Hello chickenistas
My family is just getting started! We're planning our backyard coop & run build and then we'll get 4-6 hens. Still deciding on the breed but we're doing our research.
Our kids are excited to be involved and they'll take responsibility for certain daily tasks to help look...
Hi everyone! I am new to this forum and totally new to chickens. I’ve been wanting some for years but hubby never understood why cuz his family had them when he was a kid and he thinks they are nasty smelly things and that they are called “foul” for a reason. Ha!! But he is finally relenting and...
These are my new chicks. I’m not sure how old. I’m guessing between 1 week and 2?
I’m not sure what some of them are. We are supposed to have 2 Rhode Island Reds, 2 White Leghorns, 2 Amberlinks, and 1 Barred Rock, but I’m not sure about the other 3.
The two reds are Thelma and Louise
The two...
Hello everyone! Looking forward to being apart of this community :)
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I'm new to chickens and received my babies at the end of April from Murray McMurray Hatchery.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have 12 hens and 1...
3 of the 4 chicks that I got were presumed males— the woman I got them from is reputable and rescues the roos. She traded me 3 presumed females for my very hand raised boys. I miss them but I can’t have roosters here! They’re about 4 weeks old, maybe a bit older. The new Olive egger chick and...
Hello all!! I am new to chickens and have found this forum very helpful. As I stated I’m just starting my flock and have 6 pretty, what I hope are all pullets. We have decided on a blend of breeds, and all bigger girls.. no bantams. So far I have an Americana Easter Egger, Buff Orpington, Barred...
Hi everyone,
Wanted to introduce myself my name is Samantha and I live in Maryland. I became a chicken mama in March and it’s been a learning experience for me. I do have a helper (my 76 year old Dad ;)
who raised chickens back in the late 60’s/early 70’s. It’s awesome!!! Anyway I’m looking...