We probably all have that sweet flock member who you love to death. Sometimes they even love you back. Who is your special boy/girl. Share stories, pics and inform us about your "baby".
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I don't know why, but it just popped up in my head, does anyone know what happens to live poultry not sold at local feed stores? I would think there would be some unsold poultry left.
Hello BYC'ers,
I have asked questions in the past, but never posted about something I learned. Anyways, I'll get straight to the point. I have discovered one of the most game-changing products for chickens, horses, and really any small animal.
Pelletized shavings.
I have had my first flock...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes and No! I helped my mom take care of hers occasionally growing up and now that I have my own land I have raising some myself ♡
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Way too many to count. I have 45ish show chickens just in...
hi poultry people!!! Does anyone know of any poultry toys I could use for my flock? I have chickens and ducks and with winter I Would like to get them some . I am looking for something all the birds could use that requires some thinking and could be bought off Amazon . Any recommendations...
I have a one year old hen which is making weird coughing like noises and gasping occassionly. She is drinking and eating just fine but i am very concerned since my other hen who was of same age died earlier this year. She also was completely fine except for the coughing like noises. She died...
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orloffer's Nest is intended to be a kind and positive thread where BYC members can chat, share their poultry (and other pet/animal) photographs and stories, and share and discuss their hobbies and projects, &c. Anyone and everyone is invited to jump in!
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Hello BYC friends! I wanted to go ahead and open this thread again early to see if there would be interest in our handmade, wood-burned ornaments featuring your breed of chicken, duck, or any animal in a simple design. They make great Christmas gifts, and unique pieces for your tree, so I wanted...
My geese are almost 10 weeks old. They are both White Chinese geese. They have their own run and coop that they have access to all day long. At night, we lock them up in their coop since they are still young and we’d be worried if something might snatch them up during the night if they had...
My White Chinese geese are 9 1/2 weeks old. I really hope at least one is female. I notice that one of them stands tall, has a higher pitched voice, has a smaller vent, tends to be noisy and has a larger developed knob (the one eating grass in the picture). While the other likes to stand more...
I'm a bit worried and the reason is I am starting up at trade school this coming up school year and I am worried I will have problems keeping up with my 30 chickens 13 ducks 3 rabbits 3 quail so I am thinking about selling my flock I know what I can manage but I don't want to get in over my head...
I have roosters for sale in Atlanta GA. I have a few pure breed roosters between 1 and 2 months old. Lavender Marans, Ameraucana, Lavender Orpington.
Lavender Marans, 1 Month old (Dark Chocolate Egg Layer):
The lavender or "self blue" color is new and highly prized in the world of chickens and...
I have some juvenile ducklings, and even though I have search every poultry or pet store, I have not been able to find their actual feed, and have been giving them things like some chicken feed mixed with fruits and vegetables. I was wondering if there was a store that shipped that kind feed...
Hi all,
I'm struggling to find Silkie hens for sale in central NY. I would really like some nice show quality birds but would be willing to purchase pet quality as well! Please let me know if you have any resources.
Thanks!!
My parents have been feeding a lot of vegetable to my juvenile ducks, and it has come to the point where they ignore their feed. If they're not given their veggies and fruits treats, one of them, a khaki campbell drake, start screaming till he gets what he wants.
I've tried ignoring them and...