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MGG
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About three years ago, I started a small private aviary raising and selling my now 17 different species of wild waterfowl. I had a lot of out of state interest in the birds, which quickly brought about the need to start offering shipping. I've received lots of shipped birds, including baby fowl...
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Quail eggs are very difficult to candle, especially for a beginner who probably doesn't own a really good candler, but most people own a phone that just happens to have a decent light source. This is a guide for the beginner for what is normal for developing coturnix quail eggs candled with a...
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Reproductive Health in Chickens Hello and welcome to my article about reproductive health in chickens. In this article I will detail common reproductive diseases, provide preventative strategies, explain how to perform checks and monitoring for reproductive health, and discuss what treatments...
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Never give up on that big, nice looking, functional coop and run. Even if it takes you a while to get there lol When we first started this adventure over a year ago, we researched chickens and everything they needed for being outside. as seen in some photos, it may look like we have a large...
Sequoia Raven Bird Farms
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(This article is still in progress) It all began with adopting a Silkie Rooster, hatching 11 chicks and raising 7 ducks..... now we have a Large Coop, 2 turkeys, ducks and 17 chickens (all broody 🤣). This coop was a abandoned horse shelter within an old horse pen. Eventually it was turned into...
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Almost Broke
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About 20 years ago I built a small chicken coop. I copied the one found here. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/monicas-chicken-house.47787/ The fellow who built it had a blog with exact measurements which I followed. I used hardware cloth wire and metal roofing. It worked very well as...
Almost Broke
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My 10 year old grand daughter fell in love with her Uncle's chickens and began begging her Dad for a coop. Her dad, my son, works long hours and didn't see a way to be able to do it. I volunteered to build the coop. I tried to make it as kid friendly as I could. I incorporated several features...
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After keeping chickens for about 4 years, I gave my birds to a friend and sold my tiny coop on craig's list. After only two summers I came to the conclusion that I liked having chickens, but I didn't like the daily maintenance that was required with my former set up. I don't want to clean out...
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This is what I/we built (mostly). Photos of the actual build follow below, my build thread is https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/authentic-woods-kd-knock-down-10-by-16-coop-build.1304202/ I am “build” capable and resourceful. However I was incredibly lucky to have assistance of my sister...
my spoiled chickens
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I am in Pennsylvania so these are predators that are near me feel free to ask about other predators if you have questions Since most of these predators are nocturnal be prepared have shoes by the door. Foxes Foxes are the worst because there is no certain way to get rid of them...
Australorpfamily
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Fried Dandelions. Yup. The yellow flower that turns into a wish! My Great Grandma--who survived the Great Depression-- taught me when I was a little girl how to create many things from her backyard: corn cob jelly, dandelion green salad, dandelion jelly, and our favorite, fried dandelions...
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With only a small daily dosage of time spent at BackYard Chickens, anyone can access a wealth of information as inexhaustible as is cleaning under the roosts. Key benefits associated with a few minutes a day spent at BYC: Acquisition of knowledge. Where else can you continue your learning and...
Nabiki
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So, you have decided that you want to raise quail. There are many questions that you will have, but here you will learn what your quail need to eat in order to thrive. This guide will help you find feed with proper nutrition for your quail. This includes all common species of quail including...
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If you think you might be getting scammed, STOP. You should feel comfortable with a purchase, not skeptical or suspicious. I was once scammed in an indoor plant group on Facebook thinking being retired law enforcement, I could never fall for such a thing, yet I did...
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In today's digital age, memes have become a universal language of humor and a staple of online culture. These viral images and videos, often accompanied by clever captions, have the power to make us laugh, think, and connect with others across the internet. If you've ever wanted to try your hand...
The Poultry Life
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Disclaimer: This magazine is not an official BYC document, and is not published or represented by the BYC administration.
GirlsHuntToo
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Hi! Thanks for reading! Just a heads up that I don't take pictures of my flock much so this article lacks photos. My chickens are a bit camera shy! 😉 But I am sure you will still enjoy. Future chicken name ideas and suggestions are welcome! I am always looking for names! 🤩 In fact, I have some 3...
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