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Question about my homepage

When I first started I filled out what the site requested from me. And when I signed up on backyard chickens I was hatching my chicks so I wrote "in the Brooder".. I have no clue how to get that off my...

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Account details issue.

The account details thing won't let me remove my custom title. Is there a way that can be fixed?

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Fun Little Contest- Win a 3 month PFM

As I am getting ready to ship out calendars, I thought it might be fun to find a way to give out some PFMs. As you might know, I use stamps to send out most of the calendars and when we purchase...

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How do I delete my posts?

I did a search but couldn't locate instructions on how to delete posts. Please help ASAP, thank you. I've already got others angry at me (cuz I don't know what I'm doing) and intruded on another...

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2024 BYC Calendars are HERE - Free Shipping to US Addresses!!!

Guess what, folks? We're absolutely thrilled to announce that the moment you've been waiting for is finally here – our dazzling 2024 BYC calendars are hot off the press and ready to make their way into...

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ENDED--Buy a 2 Pack of Calendars, Get a Free 3 Month PFM

So if you saw my post here, you know I am determined to give away some 3 Month PFMs. I wasn't successful there, so I thought I would try another way. So now until Sunday December 31st, for every...

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Are images from the internet allowed in member pages articles?

I was asking because of me writing an article about aquarium fish for a possible other pets section. So are images from the internet allowed to be in non-competition articles?

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Emoji change?

Hello, I was wondering why the emojis “changed”? Earlier this morning BYC gave a message saying that “it was being upgraded“. After this, BYC was down for a couple of hours. Now, it’s back, but I’ve...

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Can't PM someone

What does it mean when I can't Private message a certain member?? Or leave a profile post on their profile. Are they ignoring me??? How to I get in contact with them directly??

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Why is this here?

I clicked on one of the threads in the Featured Content section and it took me to a random image's link that is apparently also hosted on BackYardHerds.

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How do I find my Article draft?

I saved my article draft, but I don't know how to get back to it. I'm on the website, on a computer. Thanks

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No edit options

Can someone help me to understand why my format editing is not available? I attached a screenshot. Thx

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Thank you

I’m not sure where to post this.. but after today’s chicken emergency I am just overwhelmed with gratitude for all you chicken people here. You guys always answer everything so fast and you’re all so...

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Suggestion

I was on another site and noticed that they have this announcement at the bottom of the page right above the text box that says this: This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could...

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Amazing

Can I just kudos everyone on this site new and old? You guys an girls are all amazing and wonderful!! EVERYONE here is amazing and wonderful.

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A Big Thanks to BYC!

Merry Christmas to all! And just wanted to give a shout out of a thanks to everyone on BYC. I started my first flock of chickens in May of 2020. And I’m so thankful for this place and all of its caring...

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Signature

How can I change my signature? I went to the "change signature" page but it didn't do anything. For clarity your signature is right under your username right?

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What does the Report button do?

At the bottom of a message, I see the word Report with a little bell next to it what does this do?

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How to make article series

How do I make an article series? I'm trying to put all of my editions of The Poultry Life in one place to link to people

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Post on the home page

I’m wondering how the articles and threads make the home page. is there a place to nominate them?

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Hey, all you lurkers! (I mean YOU!) Register and talk to us! - 2022 Edition

About 14 year ago a wonderful member of our community noticed that there were a TON of people "lurking" (browsing BYC as non-members) and asked: "How can there be 100+ people lurking on BYC right now?"...

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Link Issues

For awhile, I have been having issues with inserting links. Everytime I fill in the link and the name for the link, it would insert it at the start of my post, instead of where I was trying to insert...

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Can't see GIF's

I can't see the GIF's when somebody posts a GIF. Here's what it looks like. I'm confused, please help!

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Zombie Posts

This seems to be an issue recently, folks responding to old threads sometimes repeatedly. Is there a way to post a message to let new folks know to check the date of the original thread before they...

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How do multi page articles work?

I can't say I've seen an article that had multiple pages but the option is there when writing one. What is it intended to do? When is it appropriate to use? Thanks!

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ENDED-CLEARANCE on 2024 BYC Calendars and More!

We still have some 2024 BYC calendars left and they are priced to move! The 2 pack is $13 and includes US Shipping. The Singles are $7 and also include shipping. If you haven't gotten one of 2024's...

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Hey, all you lurkers! (I mean YOU!) Register and talk to us! - 2024 Edition

About 16 years ago a wonderful member of our community noticed that there were a TON of people "lurking" (browsing BYC as non-members) and asked: "How can there be 100+ people lurking on BYC right...

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Apply To Become A Volunteer Project Manager

BYC continues to grow and grow! We're always trying to have lots of fun contests & giveaways going, improving content, etc! Well, all this takes a ton of time and work, so we decided to reach out...

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Progressive Web App - Mobile Phone

If you have an Android phone you can now install what's called a Progressive Web App, which provides the functionality of an app without the issues that the previous apps had. In Chrome on Android, you...

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BYC Web App For iPhone / Mobile

For the last few years we've supported "PWA" (Progressive Web App) for Android (see our old post here). It took a while but iOS 16.4 finally introduced push notifications for iOS devices. This supports...

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Modministrator?

Just a quick question for the staff. What is the difference between a Moderator and an Administrator? I just noticed the variation and my curious mind had to ask. @TwoCrows @N F C

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Contest Judges Needed

Hi everyone! Would anyone like to help judge a contest?

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Can't post pictures

On the caption contest thread, and on other threads, I try to post a photo but it loads 100% and is blank. The only thing that I can do is delete it. Since I got back to BYC, that's when it started...

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Warnings against posting links

Everytime I try posting a link, I get this message: When discovering this issue, I was on my phone and was using Google Chrome. Assuming it was just my phone, I tested it on my laptop, which is using...

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Ability to Ignore threads or forums

I originally sent an email to support using the contact link at the bottom of the page, I got a reply back asking that I post it here instead.​Other XenForo forums that I'm on give members the ability...

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PSA: Passwords, Security, and Hackers... OH MY!!!!!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Over the last month, hundreds of websites have seen user accounts accessed by people other than the person that owns the accounts. ... even people's Paypal accounts have...

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David Beckham & The Official Book Of BYC?

So, I got a Google alert of this article: https://frenchfootballweekly.com/2024/02/14/david-beckham-receives-an-unusual-valentines-day-gift/ ... and then found this article:...

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The Coop Page / Article Rating & Review Project!

SHORT VERSION: We need each member to review at least 5 Chicken Coop pages listed Here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/pages/coop-rating/ Once you've reviewed 5 coops, please reply to this thread...

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How to Access Draft Articles on Mobile?

Hello, I have been unable to find a way to access my draft articles on mobile. My browser I supported. These are the ways I've tried to access them: Clicking on profile pic: Looking under all buttons...

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Emojis not working

At least these two emojis don’t work I don’t know about any others.

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BYC Similes

Anyone know where I can find the BYC simile collection? Also can I save them to my computer to use when I text or type them on word?

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BYC Learning Center Rating Project

SHORT VERSION: We need each member to rate at least 5 Chicken Coop pages listed Here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/pages/lc/ Once you've rated 5 articles, please reply to this thread letting us...

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Save links to

Question for all the mods out there, and anyone else that knows. Is there a place I can save my links?

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Introducing VIP member interviews

** Our dear friend Sumi's efforts with this project to highlight some of the wonderful members of the BYC community is going to continue with new interviews. Watch for upcoming interviews on the Family...

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Email issues?

Twice now, I've gotten my posting privileges revoked because of an email issue? Not sure what's going on because my email has been working just fine. I'm not using something like Gmail. I own my own...

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BYC Recognition Medals

Time for a new and updated thread. Please read though the updates before nominating. We are now accepting nominations from the Community for those individual Members that consistently demonstrate a...

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What photo won the prize for moulting in Dec 2023?

I missed it!! I submitted a picture of Cookie my barred rock. But I missed what chicken won. Where is the winners picture??? Thanks!!

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Congratulations ShrekDawg on 100,000 Posts!!!!

​ We're SUPER excited to announce that @ShrekDawg hit 100,000 posts!!!!! @ShrekDawg has now joined a VERY special group of BYC peeps that includes @drumstick diva @Granny Hatchet @Miss Lydia,...

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New Feature Suggestion

I have an idea that I think would make a cool feature in BYC. That would be the ability to be able to make a group of threads and have people be able to get notifications when a thread is posted in the...

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Font and size suddenly different

I just went onto BYC and the font was different than before It looks like this now: Has anyone else had this happen?

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