#newbie

Hello, All🙂 I just joined this group after weeks of finding helpful input to most of my Google searches that led me here every time. I started my chicken journey St Patrick’s Day weekend, buying 6 chicks at a TSC. (2 Calico Princess’, 2 Golden Comets, and 2 Black Marans……hopefully pullets) I...

I'm not sure of the exact due date for this egg. I thought I logged it, but went to go check. Unfortunately, I did not. I've taken a few pictures while candling. Need to know...Is the little thing on the right track? Pipping or not pipping? Assistance needed? Any suggestions/advice please 🙏...

I'm not sure of the exact due date for this egg. I thought I logged it, but went to go check. Unfortunately, I did not. I've taken a few pictures while candling. Need to know...Is the little thing on the right track? Pipping or not pipping? Assistance needed? Any suggestions/advice please 🙏...

Hello! I'm new to raising chickens. My girls hatched on May 31st arrived on June 2nd from Cackle Hatchery. I have a total of 8 chicks. Their breeds are Easter Egger, Rhode Island Red, Barred Rock, Cinnamon Queen, Buff Orpington, and Black Laced Silver Wyandotte. I'm looking forward to receiving...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am very new to the chicken world. We have always raised beef cattle, so chickens are completely new to us. I became very interested in them because they are a natural exterminator for our very robust bug population. So far, we are...

Morning I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything I need to know about saddle air sacks, please? It seems my eggs have them. They seem to be progressing fine (day 14 today) They were postal eggs and from what little I have found on the Internet, saddle air sacks are common for postals...

Do you guys like my setup? I’ll probably have 5 or 6 quail in it. Critique is welcome!! The quail chicks will be hatching any day now, (the green one is an extra if I need it, I don’t plan on using it) The size is 30in wide x 48in long x 33in tall

Hey all, My name is G. I have a smaller home within city limits where raising chickens is allowed. I’m updating the backyard into a backyard oasis where I can not only relax in a hot tub but also grow my own produce and raise some egg laying hens. My aim is to work toward sustainable self...

Hello! I have a handful of chickens and am very passionate about them!

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I grew up on a small farm on a small farm in Glouscestershire England. Having pigs, chickens, and geese. In my first marriage of 10 years we owned a ranch for boarding and breaking horses as well as a productive and sustaining...

Hello! This is my first time incubating Silkie eggs. I had gotten 8 shipped eggs and kept my temp at 37.7-38 and my humidity at 50-55%. On day 18 I went into lockdown. I had candled my eggs and found 6 perfectly viable eggs with good air sacs and some movement. I then raised my humidity to...

My name is Jessica Monica Ann Morgan, and I’m so excited to talk about chickens!!! I don’t have chickens just yet I have 2 convince the hubby first ;) but I think he’ll crack!! So excited to make new friends!!!! -Jessica Monica Ann Morgan

Is there a way to tell if my hens are silver or gold duckwings? I only have the 2 Game hens and 2 roos of that breed. One will be bred to a BB Red roo and the other to a Gold Duckwing roo. I am just breeding for my own backyard flock but am curious about the genetics. Sorry for the poor photos...

Hello All, New Member and new to the backyard chicken adventure. Looking to read and gather information to build my on Coup-n-Run Tractor to establish a source of fresh eggs. Kind Regards, Todd

I live inYamhill, Oregon. It’s a small town the the heart of wine country. I am new to raising chickens but learning fast. I got my first chickens 1 month ago and just added 6 more. Just discovered one of the hens was t a hen but a rooster. I have 8 chickens total and various breeds. I only...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I grew up with chickens but haven’t kept them on my own until this year. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Six. Two pullets and four cockerels (three to deal with, one to keep). Planning on introducing a couple more...

Hello all! I live in Sarasota, Florida and am new to raising chickens but very excited. I have wanted to raise chickens for a few years now and my husband is finally on board! We just bought our first chicks March 31, 2019 and have become kind of obsessed with them. We now have 22! I am now...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? 3yrs ago we Bought our first home, that whole time (and before) I have been trying to convince my Hubby to get some Chicks but he's been stern about not getting Backyard chickens.. but I finally wore home down and now he secretly...

I have an Easter Egger Hen Black and Gorgeous, I’ve had her since she hatched and now she’s about 7 months old she laid her first egg about 4 day’s ago and hasn’t laid one since, she is kept on high protein diet, basically gets fresh food every morning till night, she is kept in the garage...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? - I am new to chickens. They've been a dream of mine to have. I first got mine almost a month ago. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? - I have 7 hens currently. (3) What breeds do you have? - I have one buff orpington...