Clik here to view.
Some tips to know when getting chickens!
(1) Even though some business or Hatchery's sell sexed Chicks, their is no guarantee that they're all going to be the gender you're supposably buying. So make a plan in case you end up with an extra...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Coop!
Working on images! Hi! I have 15 chickens right now! So here are my flocks! (AS OF January 6 2025) COOPS: I have a large shed. First I had my original coop and a big wrap around run. I added a small...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My coop!
This beautiful blue coop belongs to my current flock of 5 hens. (Plus 19 more in spring) The coop was built by me and (mostly) my Dad. The whole build took around 1.5 months to complete. It's 8'x10'...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Should you wash eggs? The pros and cons
A commonly debated topic in the chicken world is whether or not you should wash eggs. I'm going to present to you some pros and cons of washing eggs. To begin, we must first look at what is possibly...
View ArticleThe northern fowl mite
Recently, my chickens have gotten a case of northern fowl mites. It is only 4 of them (they are in a separate coop). I was so devastated and shocked that they got them. They are all good now, but I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
BYC Valentine's Day Hatch-a-Long
Valentine's Day is Friday, February 14th, 2025. February is when the chicks start hitting the farm stores. Hatcheries do well in February, as there aren't many of us hatching now. One reason is we...
View ArticleThe effect of various factors on egg development and hatch rate in coturnix...
Neophyte and veteran incubators alike often ask, can I do X or Y just happened, are my eggs going to hatch? The internet is full of hatching musts and must nots, many of them contradictory, what is...
View ArticleHow to use BYC to the fullest
Inroduction I have been on BYC not even for a year yet, but I absolutely love it and spend way too much time on it! I have found some very helpful tips, tools, and tricks, so I thoughts I would put...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Altered children’s playhouse for bantams
#1 playhouse with 4 of my free ranging chickens Note from the writer: my native language is Dutch. Please post any mistakes in a personal mail so I can improve my writing. Other suggestions to improve...
View ArticleAvian colibacillosis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Introduction: Avian colibacillosis is an infectious disease caused partly or completely by a group of pathogenic E. Coli bacteria, known collectively as Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli, or APEC. It...
View ArticleThe Amazing Midnight
I thought it would be nice to share some things about one of my favorite little bantams, Midnight. She passed away in winter of 2023 and is missed very much by those who knew her.
View ArticleAPA Silkie Chicken Colors
Silkie chickens are the sweet fluff balls of chickens. Their docile personality and stunning looks, capture the hearts of many people around the world. However, as chicks, the colors can be extremely...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Backyard Chicken Enthusiast's Formulary (Avian Drugs and Dosages)
The following data has been culled from the pages of various veterinary drug references, the scientific literature, and some from the wider internet. It is meant solely as a handy reference for the...
View Article