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What's new with ABQ Urban Chickens...

Don't miss the 2nd Annual Albuquerque Chicken Coop Tour, scheduled for Saturday June 6th 2009, from 10 am to 2 pm. Maps and more information will be available online soon. Click here for more information.

Want to learn how to keep chickens? Don't miss Backyard Breakfast: Intro to Chicken Keeping, Saturday July 11th from 9:30 to 11:00 am at the Historic Hubbell House and Demonstration Farm, located at 6029 Isleta Blvd SW.

Don't forget to participate in our forum below! Also check out urbanchickens.org, a national site that is based out of Albuquerque.

Discussion Forum

Critter Sitters 5 Replies

I'm very interested in trying to set up a group of folks who can help each other out with their backyard flocks. I trust my dogs,cats etc. to family members when we go out of town, but they all hav...

Started by Jamie. Last reply by Sue 15 hours ago.

Fleas on Her Face 4 Replies

I just brought a beautiful chicken home to join my flock of three. Here I was sitting in the yard holding and petting her, welcoming her to her new home and, low and behold, what do my unhappy eyes...

Tagged: chicken, fleas, fast, stick

Started by Jodi. Last reply by Sherry Elliott Nov 5.

To close or not to close the door...? 4 Replies

With the weather turning on us a bit this week I am concerned for my girls and their warmth, esp since they only started laying eggs this week. Here is the situation - Our three girls live in an e...

Started by Renee. Last reply by Jennifer Nov 2.

One stopped laying and her voice has changed 4 Replies

We have two hens and one of the girls hasn't laid eggs in several days and her voice is different, like she has a cold. I found information about "Chronic Respiratory Disease: This infectious, cont...

Started by Lisa Johnson. Last reply by Lisa Johnson Oct 27.

Just got a coop, now all i need are chickens! 4 Replies

I guess I'm looking for a couple regular size chickens or several bantams. I'm very new at this, but Janet (who we bought the coop from) said that's what would fit in the coop. So, where can i find...

Tagged: coop, help, advice, new, silkies

Started by Cupcake Pharaoh. Last reply by Cupcake Pharaoh Oct 25.

Buff Orpinton Pullets Needed

I am looking to add about 3-6 Buff Orpington Pullets to my flock. Please let me know.

Tagged: pullets

Started by John Barnhill Oct 16.

New Yorker says chicken keeping trendy / Does anyone have an Eglu? 4 Replies

I was captivated by Susan Orlean's article on chicken keeping in the September 28 New Yorker. Alas, you need a subscription to read the full piece, but here's the abstract. In the piece, Susan tal...

Started by sophie. Last reply by JMG Oct 11.

organic layer feed 8 Replies

All, I picked up an extra 50 lbs of Embudo organic layer feed in Santa Fe the other day. If anyone is interested in the whole bag or 25 lbs, let me know. It was $45 for the bag.

Tagged: feed, layer, organic

Started by Mike Winter. Last reply by Jennifer Sep 29.

Something stuck in her throat? 1 Reply

I've noticed recently that a couple of my chickens act as if something is stuck in their throat. They stretch out their neck and open their mouth wide, several times, then go about their business f...

Started by Tami Duncan. Last reply by Sherry Elliott Sep 28.

Free Hen: Great Layer! 11 Replies

All, We need to get rid of one of our hens. She has been noisy lately and we are very close to neighbors. She is just over a year old, an Americana mix (Easter Egger), very healthy and a terrific ...

Started by Sarah. Last reply by emily Sep 28.

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Comment by FitzerMan on October 30, 2009 at 10:01am: I was looking into locally built coops as well, and an employee at Farmer's Feed & Supply Store told me that they build "sturdy" 5x4' coops for $300. He said that the price is subject to change in the spring.

I'm converting a doghouse for mine, so I can't tell you any more about their coops.

Comment by Janet Bosley on September 29, 2009 at 9:15pm: a very kind lady named Brittany may still have some silkies....crain44@hotmail.com

Comment by Janet Bosley on September 28, 2009 at 6:55pm: The silkies have left us and gone to the south valley...sorry

Comment by Sllane505 on September 28, 2009 at 10:42am: About Coops and Chix Tractors. At the MRCOG Food and Field Festival at the Gurierrez-Hubbell House, an interesting coop was for sale. Looked great and he may have other option. Call Gary at (505) 977-7581. The cost is around $440 and he'll set it up for you if you live in Bernalillo County.

Comment by Ann Simon on September 28, 2009 at 9:57am: I too am interested in the silkies and the coop. Let us know!!

Comment by Tami Duncan on September 28, 2009 at 9:24am: Yes, who has silkies?

Comment by emily on September 27, 2009 at 5:05pm: who has the silkies?

Comment by Meg Curtin Rey-Bear on August 8, 2009 at 4:39pm: I just picked up an egg that had yellow oderless goop on it. the egg, itself, was not cracked and there was no evidence of another egg. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas what it might be?

Comment by Andy on June 24, 2009 at 11:55am: Where in town can one purchase a chicken coop or chicken tractor?

Comment by Chicken girl on June 12, 2009 at 3:30pm: If you are still looking for goat milk these folks sell it: http://www.sunshinefarmsnm.com/index.html

We buy raw milk from them every few months, and they are very nice to deal with.