Welcome! This group is for folks who keep backyard flocks of chickens in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts - and beyond. Beginners interested in having a small flock of laying hens in a city, suburb, or town are also encouraged to join. This group is not really for the large scale poultry farmer but rather for the backyard (or apartment/condo dwelling) chicken hobbyist. Your chicken-related questions, comments, musings, and helpful hints are all encouraged. Please also see our calendar of events, chicken sitter list, useful links, and more in the left sidebar. In addition to this online group, we also host in-person events which include Chicken Chats, chicken education workshops, and coop visits. Please see our homepage at: http://pioneervalleybackyardchickenassociation.weebly.com/