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Show your diy projects, current coops, or wish list items. Need some ideas. Thanx

Im thinking about getting some chickens to go with my 6 ducks. What breeds are great at laying? What breeds are usually fairly docile? What breeds are usually quiet? What are your favorite breeds and why? Thanks for your help and good luck to you and your flock!

I'm in dire need of some assistance. I live in northeast ohio which I'm sure many of you are aware can go through all 4 seasons in one day. My goal right now are egg layers, but I would like them to be dual meat and layers. My coop right now is a 6ftx2.5ft with 4 boxes and they will have a run...

Good Day, I am going to purchase 5 silkies in 2019. I am deciding between Meyer Hatchery and Cackle Hatchery. I was hoping you could tell me about your experience working with either or both of the said hatcheries. It would be especially helpful if you could show pictures of your silkies...

So... I culled 3 cockerels today. Hey hey, Mr. Burns, and Quasimodo. Bet you can’t figured out which one I named. (We will be eating hey hey and mr burns Monday) The story is I bought a straight run for my wife and turned out to be 50/50 hens to roosters. I Recently bought 26 more chickens, 20...

Please select your favorite goose breed... best pet, best egg layer, best for meat, most calm... I have not included all breeds, if your favorite is not listed please tell me and I can add it...

We have an average annual high of 71, average annual low of 47, and average annual precipitation of 54 inches of rain. It does hang out at nearly 90 for around three months straight and sits around freezing for two months. I am leaning towards an even mix of Rhode Island Reds, Easter Eggers, and...

Hello everyone, I am new to chickens this year. I bought Rhode Island Red and Black Sex-Link pullets from local store hoping one would be a rooster, but no luck. What breed would be best rooster for my flock?