This query mainly relates to Mareks disease and how important vaccinations are to breeders/buyers of poultry. In my city monitoring poultry adverts it appears that large hatcheries that vaccinate are selling as many birds as they can hatch and breeders who don't are struggling to sell stock and...
I cannot find out if it is "cockerel" or "cockeral"!!! So while I watch and learn let's make this fun!
How do you spell it? Please vote on the poll and/or post your opinion below of why it should be spelled that way.
Enjoy!:pop
Hello Orpington lovers! I've made this quick little poll to give me an idea on when your Orpingtons started to lay eggs. Every vote is a contribution to my research:).
:frowHi everyone! I've created a poll on when your pullets first come into lay. Thanks for clicking on it and please enter!!!:D:fl I will be posting results in 20 days so please come back then and check to see results:) Now one more thing before you begin: after you post your answer you MUST...
So I realized that I've been looking at the whole security cam systems for about 2 years now (on and off) and now.... Now? Yes, Now I can expand the possible usefulness.
I'm looking at this from 2 POV.
1) Access from in-house network: app/cell phone/desktop inside the house
2) while away from...
Just wondering how many people are now reading this?
Or could it start now?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/cluckmazing-facts-new-facts-daily.1341244/page-12#post-22012162
Reached day 21!
What are your favorite of the facts?
Feel free to send facts to my inbox. And I will post them on the coming days.
Also any ideas/comments?
If you have not read any Cluckmazing facts look out for them daily! Or search up Cluckmazing Fact.
As they always say: You learn...
Hi all, I'm considering what breed to go with for backyard chickens. I love the lookof bantam cochins and think they may be a good choice for my family. But I'm wondering about egg production as I'm seeing a lot of conflicting info. I'd like several eggs per week but I dont want to be overrun...
Hi there!
Am new to BYC and to chickens. Started in February with two black copper marans born early January 2019.
My three teenage kids and I are enjoying learning while building an unusual coop and a run for them (in our messy garage and out of recycled cable spools and wood reclaimed...
I just got some Ayam cemani chicks, but what characteristics are most important? They are a couple of months old now, so I need to get rid of extra roosters. I have no idea which ones to keep! I know color is very important. I will not be breeding any roosters or hens with white wingtips, white...
Hi! I am so excited to start my flock this spring! I've been scouring BYC for tips on building my coop and preparing for my little babies to arrive in the mail. I am getting 8 birds and choosing breeds was so hard. I wish I had room for more. I'll be getting a Barred Rock, an Easter Egger, a...
so this is a chat thread for all us crazy farmers. To become close and have a good laugh.
I will start with introducing my self-
I am a small town girl born and raised in 4-h and ffa
i am currently in high school
i have always had chickens, cattle, rabbits,ducks, barn cats and a dog.
I am the...
I have mentioned it before, but I am doing a school report on chickens and need your help! Answer the poll question. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Hello everyone, I am Changing my name, When i first made this account i just thought of any random name lol, But now i kinda want a name with more thought put into it. Im asking for your guys opinions, Because usually i have the most ridiculous names. Around five years ago i had a name called...
Hey everyone! Please vote for your favorite Poultry! On my previous thread, Poultry Contest!, ten people entered their favorite Poultry. The winning Poultry will hold the title of favorite Poultry until the next competition.
Rules: NO voting for yourself, all BYC rules, no bad sportsmanship, be...