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  1. Sandwitch

    What backyard breeds would be best for us?

    Hello! I’m trying to get a good sense of what breeds of chicken might work out best for our situation. We actually got chickens for pest control with our horses. The egg laying has just been a good bonus. Right now we have 11 chickens (started out with 15) two of which are roosters. Current...
  2. MetroMutt

    Good egg recipes?

    Anyone have any suggestions for good recipes with eggs? Im adopting 4 sweet hens as pets but im not a huge egg eater as the texture/taste usually bothers me. Anything works the simpler the better though as i have sensory issues (breads/pastries or recipes that include meat would probably work...
  3. MissKittyKat

    Help!!- My old chickens hate my new chickens

    Back story: I’m a pretty new chicken mom. I’ve had my first flock of chickens for a little over a year now. I started with 8, but then had two roosters that needed to be re-homed and then lost two to dogs. I was given 4 chickens who were about a month old in April. I have now been trying for...
  4. awyman

    Best Hatchery For Ducklings & Goslings?

    I am wanting to order more ducks and maybe even two goslings. I want to make sure I order from a very reputable Hatchery, just want some healthy babies. So does anyone recommend a specific Hatchery? Or have any bad experiences with any I should stay away from. Thank you in advance. :)
  5. Phillisy

    Sebastopol Question

    It's been months of trying and failing, but I FINALLY got a Sebastopol, and will be getting 2 more in the next month or so! :celebrateSpring babies here I come. My new goose is approximately 3, has a thick neck, gorgeous domed head, and so far seems like the sweetest girl (I was worried getting...
  6. The Hen Pecked House

    Getting the chicks used to you!

    Hello, my babies are between 3 to 4 weeks. They are silkies! I was wondering how I could get them more tame, I talk to them and they talk back, when they hear me they beep A lot. I was wondering if it’s where they are so young, is why they are still skittish. When I hold them, they are so sweet...
  7. MarthaTheRooster

    Business Names, Any Ideas?

    My husband and I have been in the chicken business in the past and after about five years of not having chickens we are finally in the position to purchase and raise egg and meat chickens again. As it was in the past, we have had an overload of requests for 'eating' eggs, 'hatching' eggs, and...
  8. LovingDucks

    Starting flock in North Florida

    I acquired 4 baby chicks from our Ag Teacher at school, and I am looking to add a couple of chickens to my flock My current chicks are roughly 2 weeks old, and are suppose to be silver laced wyandotte crossed with Ameraucana. I plan on keeping the two friendliest that are hens and selling or...
  9. A

    Hello everyone!!!

    My name is Aaron. I used to have chickens on my parents mini farm when I was young. I don’t have chickens now but I’m planning on getting at least 6 in the early spring. Still in the process out getting set up in my new home. My family (wife and 2 boys) just purchased 1/2 an acre in a...
  10. C

    Bobwhite Quail Wings

    Hey all - we are new to the site. We have 17 3-week old Bobwhites that have discovered that their new wings allow them to gain distance (sigh). My question is, when is it too early to start clipping wings❓Can I clip them now or should I wait❓Also, I have only learned how to do this on YouTube...
  11. bsides2007

    Rescue ducklings (Niacin/riboflavin deficiency)

    Hey all! I have recently taken in some "rescue" ducklings that are approximately 3-4 weeks of age. Today is my 4th day with them. When I got them from the person who rescued them, they were already severely deformed/crippled from what looks like niacin and/or riboflavin deficiency. They were...
  12. KeriP

    Newbie

    1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Brand spankin’new (2) How many chickens do you have right now? None yet, trying to learn all I can before we make the leap (3) What breeds do you have? I want some eccentric girls (4) How did you find out about...
  13. ChickChickHorray

    New here, seeking advice!

    Hello all! I'm new here and hoping I've posted in the right spot (I'm not the most tech savvy!) We're starting our first backyard flock this coming Spring and are welcoming eight chicks, breeds are Buff Orpington, Speckled Sussex, Rhode Island Red, and Easter Egger. We have a coop from Tractor...
  14. nibuca

    New (to us) coop - seeking advice about any improvements needed

    Completely new to keeping chickens. We purchased our coop last weekend, used. It is approx 4 feet wide x 10 feet long, and is cedar. It is a tractor style. The chickens will also have free range in an area we will set aside for them during the day. Before we get chickens, we are making any...
  15. ChickenGirl555

    Good Water Heaters?

    I need to get a water heater very quickly, and it's just for water. Every night and day it is below freezing now, and other Wisconsinites will understand. So I'd preferably want one with a slimmer cord so I can stick it through the ventilation slot so it wouldn't make more areas for wind to pass...
  16. (chicken pun)

    Hand taming tips?

    I'm pretty new to hand taming chickens, the chickens I hand tamed are pretty friendly and will sometimes jump on my lap/shoulder but I see a lot of chickens that are a lot friendlier, Any tips? I would love some breed suggestions too!
  17. MageofMist

    Breeding Plans... Suggestions wanted!

    So, I have a rare docile button quail. His morph is a regular tuxedo, but the thing that makes him rare to me is that he'll just rest in your hand completely content while with the other quail which I have raised exactly the same way as him from eggs, you have to keep hold of them or they'll fly...
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