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  1. KatieWV

    Hello from NE WV

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I'm fairly new to chickens, being that we got our first flock in March of 2020. I have raised several clutches with mamas now, though, so not sure many would consider me new. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Between...
  2. tobychicks

    new breed of chicken

    i am looking for a new type of chicken so that i can breed them somthing that is not a silkie and that is easy to care for i am wanting to make a business
  3. ChickAsThieves

    Looking for a Business Mentor

    I have been raising and breeding chickens for over five years as a hobby only. My significant other and I have purchased 320 acres in rural Vermont (Northeast Kingdom) and are in the early stages of building our homestead. I would like to start breeding and selling rarer breed chickens as a way...
  4. Fordfunnyfarm

    Meat Bird Pricing

    Hi! I am looking to get a feel to what others are charging for a fully dressed bird? As well as what you charge per pound if you break down the birds and package based on cuts. I currently charge $4.99/pound for a whole bird, but I am looking at expanding my market reach with offering...
    • Fordfunnyfarm
    • Thread
    • business heritage meat birds meat meatbirds price comparison self sufficient
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  5. thatchickprinter

    Hey guys! Excited to join the community

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I'm actually going to be keeping quail in the spring. We have all the wood for our first hutch, and multiple incubators, and a brooding system and EVERYTHING. But with the weather as weird as it is we're waiting until mid-March to...
  6. T

    getting homeowners insurance if we sell broiler chickens

    Hello, Wondering if anyone has had this problem and if so, how they solved it. We bought a 12 acre farm property in Pennsylvania and we are starting a business raising broilers on the property in chicken tractors in our pasture. We are very small scale at the moment with only 3 chicken...
  7. Pictorhens

    Supplying eggs UK

    Hi, Currently I have a few backyard hens which produce lots of eggs, but I’m looking to expand my flock a bit further to maybe start supplying the eggs to local cafes in my area. I understand this is the beginning of straying away from backyard chickens... but I think its a step in the right...
  8. 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...
  9. Zrach

    How hard is it to sell ducklings in Georgia?

    I am interested in raising ducklings, but I am not sure if there is a demand in my area. Have you had any experience raising ducklings around Atlanta? Many Thanks!
    • Zrach
    • Thread
    • atlanta business duck ducklings ducks georgia raise raising sell
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ducks
  10. AuntRonnie

    New to the chick world but eager to get on with the Chick-nanigans

    Been following for a while now, in anticipation of owning my own. That day has come. We have six chicks (3 wks old now). Two RIR, two White Rock, and two Hard Rock. We've named them and renamed them so when they've held the name for more than a week then we'll share that bit of info. How...
    • AuntRonnie
    • Thread
    • business hard rock hobby farming introduction newbie to chicken keeping. rir road island red white rock
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  11. DaitonTietz

    Niche Poultry Markets - Help me build a business

    Hi! I'm a current college student majoring in Agricultural Communications. After graduation, I want to build a bit of a "side hustle" with poultry. In the past, I've had a small backyard flock of laying hens that I really enjoyed. I've also raised broilers on a smallish scale and enjoyed that as...
  12. Hoovesandfeathers

    Need some eager survey takers! :)

    Hey there everyone... I am also on BackyardHerds as SheepGirl -- some of you may know me there. I am in college and I am in a business class and our project is to complete a business plan. I was looking into setting up an online web store to sell chicken supplies and equipment for my project...
  13. JakePerry

    Best egg producers in warmer weather?

    Hello everyone! I've recently moved to eastern Oregon and am looking to start up an egg business. That being said, I am curious as to what breeds do the best in the heat as summers can get pretty hot here? Thanks in advance!
  14. Chickens n Bees for me!

    A new "chick" in the flock...

    Hi fellow chicken-lovers! My name is Amy and I am a new member of the flock... finally! After reading more threads than I could count on this site for the past year I have finally JOINED your group! Here are the answers to the suggested questions: (1) Are you new to chickens / when did...
  15. LittleDinosaur

    Small Scale Business

    Hello, As per recommendation by CTKen, I'm posting here! Anyone else on BYC try going into business with their chickens? My goal is to run a small scale organic egg, meat and perhaps chick-selling business that functions under the NYS 1000 bird exemption. I'm looking to meet others, share tips...
    • LittleDinosaur
    • Thread
    • 1000 bird exemption advice business eggs organic poultry small scale business small scale farm upstate ny
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Random Ramblings
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