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  1. J

    Meat birds in town?

    My family is planning to move onto a 1/4 acre in town. After raising our own chickens for meat for the last 7 years, we are loathe to give that up. Our kids also raise them for 4h, so we’d like to continue. Has anyone successfully raised meat birds in town? A movable chicken tractor is not an...
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    • broiler broilers meatbirds urban backyard urban homestead
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    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  2. SavageSixHomestead

    👋 from the Savage Family in SW MI

    Hi! Hello! 👋 We are brand spanking new chickrents & chiblings, here! (Only previous experience we are holding onto is that I grew up on a hobby farm in Florida for most of my childhood 😊) We have been researching and discussing how to grow our little “urban homestead” for a loooong time...
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    • learning as i go learning experience new chiblings new chickrents new parents new pullets savage family urban backyard urban chicken
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    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  3. nasber32

    Coyotes on the Rise

    Hey all, a "brief" backstory. I'm from Canada, specifically Ontario. My area is relatively urban, with small wooded areas and large fields nearby. So I do not have to worry about a lot of predators besides Turkey Vultures and Racoons (All of which I have taken proper measures for). However...
  4. nasber32

    About me!

    Hello from Canada. In June 2021, I got chickens. Right now, I have 3 beautiful Chickens named Francine (French Marans), Plumette (Lavender Orpington) and Bertha (Black Orpington). My favourite aspect about raising backyard chickens would have to be the bond I have with my hens. Eating their...
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  6. kurby22

    Hello from Northern CA :-)

    Hi - My name is Kendra and I am in the Sacramento area of California, and I’m new to BYC and new to all things chicken and quail. I have been google searching all sorts of questions and each time I have found the most useful info here, so I figured I should just join and ask here instead! (1)...
  7. J

    raising chicks and kids in the city

    Hello! I am officially trying to own my own chickens... but i have no idea what i am doing! I am reading a lot before our family commits. I have 2 kids ( 4year old and a 4 month old). 2 cats and 1 dog. Here are my questions 1. safety/ cleanliness: is it really that bad? is there going to be...
  8. T

    New Member!

    Just joining from Alberta Canada, planning for my first small flock of chickens this spring. I've been researching away and have come across BYC so many times. Looking forward to learning and sharing with the community! I have been studying breeds and looking for a best-fit for cold weather and...
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