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Hello, l’ve been desperate for a female egg laying duck, or some pretty babies. not interested in Perkins since i already have a mixed one, and I adore mixed ducks. (Purebred is fine) I can buy under $30 but I prefer lower id prefer them to be able to be dropped off but depending on how far you...

Greetings, BYC-ers! JD here. I am going to be (finally) retiring and (finally) raising chickens starting some time in the next couple of years. We are in the process of purchasing land and building a (simple, net-zero) home in Vermont. Hoping to get insights from anyone and everyone, but...

Chickens are a laying!!! Got 8 Chickens on Saturday. Saturday evening 1 egg laid. Today while at work 3 eggs laid. Stepped out for a bit, and when I got home I found another egg for picking up. 5 eggs laid by at least 3 different chickens in 2 days. For a beginner I'd say that's decent...

Hello everyone, Introducing myself. Bought a house Oct. '21 homesteaded it and Nov. '22 registered it as a farm with the Farm Service Agency. Wasn't going to have Chickens until an opportunity fell into my lap. 2 chicken coops and 8 chickens for $200.00. Couldn't turn it down, so as of...

Anybody out there trying to begin homesteading or grow your lifestyle? What's something that you did this year to advance your goals? Did you have any failures? I had a few wins and some losses - my wins were doing meat chickens for the first time and making good money off of rabbit sales. My...

I realize a lot of people on here probably already have a farm and/or farm animals but if you don’t, what are some animals you eventually want? Or even if you do, what do you want next? This is just for FUN/DREAMING and NOT to go buy right now lol Although if you are able to and have the...

I had 2 female ducks about 4 months old and one or them died recently from a predator and my other duck is okay but she is alone, she seems to be fine but I'm worried like very worried for my duck because I know it will grieve and I don't want her to die because I love her and I know I can't...

Hi guys! My family is on a journey to make our farm sustainable. (Check out Start Farming Now on YouTube to see more!) I have many laying hens of various breeds all of which are super lean despite some of them being "dual purpose" breeds. I'm looking to raise some breeds specifically for meat...

So we started with backyard chickens a couple years ago (it really is the gateway drug to farm life....don't ya know...) About a year ago, we bought a new house on 4 acres. It's just on the edge of the suburbs out here in Northeast GA. I love this house. It needs work, and it's a little...

Hello! We have an Indian Runner duck we recently rescued with the help of animal control from a local park. She's a sweetheart. Unfortunately our Pekins (6) hate her. We have 5 females, 1 drake. The rescue is a female and is docile and submissive. So far they bully her away from food & water...

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I started a flock thread before but no one posted on it so I'm trying again! I love talking about my chickens, I have over 120! I also love hearing about everyone else's flocks so join in! I just bought 8 new chickens and 2 still need names. Here's a Self Blue Ameraucana cockerel, any name...

Hey guys, just wanted to post here about our wood signs/wall hangings that we make and cnc carve. Feel free to message me here if interested or visit us on our Facebook farm page Feathers and Fluff Farm. Most signs start at $45. We take Venmo and PayPal and can ship!

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I have been taking care of and loving chickens for about 6 years now. Was introduced by my fiance and I had NO idea I would love these little things so much. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 23 + ducks (3) What...

What are your goals in hobby farming or homesteading? Off grid? On grid, but no grocery store food? Just the best parts of all lifestyles? I think that homesteading and sustainable living is about community - none of our ancestors did it alone! They had the wisdom passed down to them. We've...

Hi everyone, I was recently ( three weeks ago) gifted three baby pekin ducklings, and have been raising them in my house and backyard. I love them so much and spend a lot of time taking care of them, however, it's becoming really hard to take care of them constantly and will soon be travelling...

I've read quite a few articles from pet chicken owners giving advice on how to treat bumble foot. I know it can eventually spread to the bone or the blood or something and make the chicken go lame, so it is a concern that generally can't just be ignored until it goes away. Most articles talk...

From first chicks to first eggs, and every grain and pellet in between. I absolutely LOVE having and raising Chickens. The waiting for the first eggs and one by one filling an egg carton. Trying to bake something special with each one. The Rewarding factor is amazing, and best expressed in the...

I woke up in a great mood today. I got three new girls yesterday and decided to take some pictures and show you guys around my farm! I started my flock with six Buff Orpington chicks about three years ago. Added some guinea keets for good measure. And then chicken math... you just keep adding...

Hi I'm raising 188 chicks at a farm. They're seven weeks old and we're starting construction on their coops. The plan is to build a millennium feathernet. I don’t know much about the feathernet (I'm not in charge) but my understanding is that it's an open air plan. I've been told we'll be using...