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I've been reading these forums for months while I did research ahead of getting my first batch of 11 chicks and now is a new member, I'm filling out my account, and it recommends linking an article about my coop so attaching some pictures here.
Ive been notified that I need to include...
I rebuilt my coop this past winter (it actually DID take 5 months) to make it cleaner, safer, and easier to manage year-round. The run is fully covered with hardware cloth AND UV resistant fiber embedded transparent tarp to let in light and keep out rain. The entire run is wrapped in hardware...
Welcome to BYC!
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You might be thinking what is Backyard Chickens?
BYC is an amazing community of people who love chickens...
If you’ve ever kept chickens, you know one simple truth: everything seems to want to eat them. Whether it’s a sneaky fox, a hungry raccoon, or even a curious dog, predators always seem to find your coop the moment you let your guard down.
You can have the best coop, the fluffiest hens, and the...
We have always had a few chickens in our high tunnel greenhouse. Lately I've been working to expand the effort and have a few more birds in place. I built a 24'x48' equipment shed a while ago and just fenced off half of one bay for a space that is about 12'x12' in size. Inside there is a roost...
Let’s be honest for a second. If you’ve ever spent time around chickens, you’ve probably wondered what’s going on inside those feathery little heads. You know, when they tilt their heads to the side like they’re judging your fashion choices, or when they follow you around the yard like you’re...
Introduction
After 12 years my old budget chicken coop was falling apart and the rotted OSB siding riddled with holes was becoming a security risk. So in late 2021 I made the decision to move my chicken flock from their old coop to the barn next door originally built to house goats and sheep...
Have you ever looked out at your yard and noticed how some of your chickens just blend right into the scenery while others stick out like a bright red stop sign? If you have, you’re not alone. I’ve caught myself squinting into the bushes trying to find a sneaky hen, only to realize she was right...
DO NOT WORRY THIS IS NOT HARD! I am not going to be teaching you how to blow glass or anything. You do need to buy a thing, but it is not expensive at goodwill, and they always have plenty (not the bins)
I bought a metal waterer and began to have a problem, it started to rust. Then I tried...
The Ugly Truth Behind Rural King’s “ Chick Day’s.”
Written by: Erica McKinley
Each spring, Rural King stores across the country roll out bins of chirping baby chicks, luring in customers with the irresistible sight of fluffy yellow and black fuzzballs under heat lamps. To the average shopper...
If you’ve ever walked past your chicken coop at night with just a flashlight in your hand, you know chickens can be a little… unsettling. They stare. They make strange sounds. Sometimes they do things that could fit right into a scary movie.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I love chickens. But if I...
For my standard chickens I have a shed that was here when we bought the house and we turned it into a coop. I keep 16 chickens in there now but it can fit up to 25 birds comfortably. I don't know the exact measurements this is just my guess but I think it is like 15X6
Importance of feeding your flock the right stuff:
To ensure your flock is happy and healthy, you've got to watch what you feed them. Free ranging your flock is the best since they can find what they need in the grass, weeds, plants etc. Free ranging also lets your flock get the natural...
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This is a revised edition of my previous article, “Button Quail - Your guide to Ethical care”.
Fun Fact: Despite being known as Button quail in captivity, it is an inaccurate nickname as Buttonquail (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttonquail) are a different species. A lot of articles...