Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts

02/03/2025

Avian flu has reached Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18YT6Xcoy9/

01/23/2025

This is in Matteson:

Kakadoodle Farm in Matteson lost its entire flock of nearly 3,000 hens. Andrew Ramos reports.

01/21/2025

How are all your birds doing today? Stay warm out there, folks!

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12/30/2024

Avian influenza has been detected in wastewater in DuPage County and has killed waterfowl in Woodstock, IL.

Advice for protecting your flock is here:

A new strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is threatening poultry in the United States, both in backyards and in commercial facilities. A backyard flock in Michigan was diagnosed with…

12/27/2024

Ruben Juarez lives in Warrenville, IL. He has 12 chickens that he needs to rehome because he needs to relocate. They are 1 year old. Contact Ruben at 630 320 9395.

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11/26/2024

She's been rehomed!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1UuFooSzPU/

UPDATE - several possible homes have been offered, owners will decide soon.

She has been rehomed; thank you for your interest.

11/22/2024

Many people ask, "What do you do with your chickens in winter?" What's your best advice?

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11/14/2024

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11/08/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18ExbLLrMH/

CONTACT KELLY CALABRESE by Facebook Messenger or by email: [email protected] Kelly from Rogers Park is rehoming a coop. She says “The coop was in my backyard from a previous owner so …

11/05/2024

Are you interested in starting your own backyard flock? Or maybe you already have a few feathered friends and want to expand your knowledge on their care? Join the Orland Park Public Library for Basic Backyard Chicken Keeping on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Read our blog post below to find out more information!
https://htrchickens.com/2024/11/05/basic-backyard-chicken-keeping-at-orland-park-public-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGXRhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHV5som3RMED0N4OKPjOPP4IrQGzElibv3ycLvHQjz83uZnJs8_B6jL4bNg_aem_MgooYxO4WE0r-NekPBpuXg

Are you interested in starting your own backyard flock? Or maybe you already have a few feathered friends and want to expand your knowledge on their care? Join the Orland Park Public Library for Ba…

10/09/2024

These birds have been rehomed. Thank you for your interest.

06/21/2024

https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/are-chickens-smart/?r=6233H4723101I4A&utm_source=email&utm_medium=omail&utm_campaign=BKY%20eNews%2006-12-24_01&utm_type=Editorial&oly_enc_id=6233H4723101I4A&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2UoPuMaTyxj65UYYH_TG39z_rxThG2QzHNrK_LawVHfdmTczidRVd1Di0_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Are chickens smart? Research reveals that they learn fast, feel emotions, have good memories, and use complex logic and social tactics.

06/14/2024

Six straight-run chicks are looking for a home! Contact Suzanne at [email protected] or (847) 421-3865 or Sam at (773) 255-7341
From Suzanne: The kids hatched chicks in their 6th grade science class, and their teacher had a family emergency so we're trying to help with rehoming six straight-run chicks (meaning there is a 50% chance of getting males). They would like them to go to good, no-kill homes. The birds have been hand raised and are quite tame. They think two are roosters. The family is in Evanston.
The school's kindergarten teacher also has an additional 5 chicks who are just shy of 3 weeks old and hopes to find good, no-kill homes for them.

Contact Suzanne at [email protected] or (847) 421-3865 or Sam at (773) 255-7341.  From Suzanne: The kids hatched chicks in their 6th grade science class, and their teach…

06/06/2024

What's your favorite breed of chicken and why?

I'm undecided!
Bearded Belgian d'Uccle Mille Fleur (they're just beautiful!).
Cochin bantam (so cute and sweet - and round!).
Salmon faverolles (pretty birds!).
Brahma (steady, solid, and they always look a little grumpy).

05/27/2024

Cochin bantam roo in Oak Park seeking home. 7 weeks old. Contact Kathryn: [email protected]

05/09/2024

Question from one of our members: Do you have any suggestions on how to combat city rats hanging around your coop… without poisoning your chickens, wildlife, or other animals? We’ve seen a drastic increase in rats this spring… 🙁 and the neighbors already are questioning the chickens.

04/22/2024

A chicken was caught at the 2400 block alley b/w plaine and warner in the north center neighborhood.
If it's yours, PM Lindsey Christen in this group.