" Hoping to keep a few hens in Des Moines "

" Hi - our baby chicks arrived in the mail today. My boys, 6 and 2.5, are absolutely delighted, as am I. We ordered four chickens but somehow they sent five! They are all different breeds and have been... " Read more

" Have had bantam chickens for a few years. "

" I'm a chicken n00bie doing my research before starting a little backyard brood in Renton. "

" I am interested in chickens as an adjunct to gardening and soil improvement. I just like birds! I have a lot to learn about chickens. "

" We are about to get some chicks or pullets, and could use some advice about where, what, and how. "

" Hi! Our family just brought home 6 Australorp chicks - 2 to 3 weeks old! I'd love learning from others about how to best raise these sweeties! "

" We have apx. 20 chickens and have started to bore our friends with our chicken talk (except for the ones who also have chickens) so it would be great to chat with others who 'love the bird!'... "

" I am new to chicken raising. I built my own coop in the fall and am looking to expand my flock now that spring is near. Looking for a 4-12 month old Barred Rock hen or Silkie Bantam hen. We love our... " Read more

" Our family has four backyard hens. "

" I just got chicks and am really excited about it! I don't know anyone else with chickens so I thought I could talk to chicken lovers on the internet. :) "

" We are looking to hear from others about what their experience has been with Heirloom variety chickens, in the city. We would like to gather as much info. about this before we get our chickens, in the... " Read more

" looking for info on city chickens "

" I'm gathering info for our attempt to legalize chickens in Shorewood, WI (near Milwaukee). Could you take a few minutes to complete this 10-item survey? Please pass it on to others, too! http://www.p... " Read more

" I am enthusiastic about my vegetable garden, organic practices, and composting. Having some chickens will be another spot in that circle. I don't have chickens yet, but am serious about jumping... "

" I am exercising my right to fill an empty nest. I've always wanted to keep chickens. Grew up on an Ohio farm, but now find myself in Seattle. "

" I think I'd like to have some chickens... "