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Hello all! I have two, 10wk old cuckoo marans for rehoming here in SoC. I had truly hoped that they'd be female, but alas, no such luck😔 These two boys are very sweet and well behaved. They have yet to crow, but their combs are beautifully developed and their spurs are just beginning to bud. If...

Hi BYC community! I joined in June 2022 but have stalked for years lol I don’t know why I didn’t jump into chickens years ago!? I love them! They are better than dogs and cats and any other pet. I guess we were waiting for more backyard space which we got when we moved to Alta Loma! I’m so...

Hello all! We’re the proud keepers of seven 8 week old females, all different breeds. It’s been so much fun learning all things chicken since we are new keepers. This site and Facebook page have been so helpful. Would be nice to connect with others in Southern California.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? i first had chooks in 2012 or so, when i was a kid. we didn't have them for long before our old neighbour complained (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 0 (3) What breeds do you have? n/a (4) What are your favorite...

Hi everyone! I recently got a bunch of chicks, and ended up with two accidental roosters. I'm hoping to rehome my SLW cockerel, he's super sweet and was hand raised. I just have far too many boys! I'm located in Southern California, in the LA suburbs (on the border of Ventura County).

Hi out there. My sweet Platypus is now alone after her backyard buddy passed away. We had to put our other duck down due to health and quality-of-life issues. She is a beautiful Swedish Blue, 5 years old. Very healthy and active. She has had a wonderful life free-roaming our backyard and...

Hi out there. My sweet Platypus is now alone after her backyard buddy passed away. We had to put our other duck down due to health and quality-of-life issues. She is a beautiful Swedish Blue, 5 years old. Very healthy and active. She has had a wonderful life free-roaming our backyard and...

Specifically, I live in Sun Valley, CA in the LA area. I'm looking for Lavender Orpingtons and Blue Copper Marans or similar birds (I just really love the pale "purple"-grey colorations) and it's been hard to find them locally.