Welcome to New Jersey Backyard Chickens! If you are new to the chicken world or are currently experienced in keeping Chickens, then lets all share our knowledge and experiences to build a Happy, Healthy Flock.

Meet other NYC chicken enthusiasts! Come together to explore chicken coops, attend workshops, share information and resources and celebrate city chickens. This group is for the beginner and experienced alike. What can you do here? You can: *Post your questions and comments on this group's Message Board (see menu to the left). *Attend a meetup! See below for upcoming City Chicken meetups, workshops, events, tours, coop builds, etc. *Host a meetup at your coop! Please suggest a time and lo …

I want to bring local vegans living in the Northern NJ area together to bring awareness to the plight of animals living in the US. and globally. Serious issues regarding the mistreatment of animals being raised for food in the farming industry. Animals held captive and skinned alive for their fur. Dogs and cats still being gassed to death in gas chambers all over this country. How ag-gag laws could affect the future of reporting violence against animals in factories. I would like to enlighten th …

Welcome! This is a fun and happy community for those interested in organics and those leading an organic lifestyle! We're a group of positive minded people that believe in organic foods and organic living for the well being of ourselves, our families, our animal companions, and the planet. There are lots of great advocacy groups aimed at building awareness and changing legislation regarding organics. While we fully support those efforts, our focus is building relationships with organic minded pe …

Westchester NY Veggie EatUP is a group for getting vegans, vegetarians, and anyone else veggie friendly together for food and fun. Since we're so close to NYC, some events are to get people from Westchester together for cool happenings in the city, but there are also events in Westchester for those interested in staying closer to home.  Some past events have included a vegan bunch in Hastings and a pool party in White Plains.  Events can be at a restaurant, park, private home, farm sanctuary, yo …

Looking for healthy meat raised on pasture by small local farms? It's expensive, but by banding together to buy whole animals we can support farmers and save money. Each animal for sale is an "event" when you RSVP for the event, you will be able to order the meat. If you are interested in hosting a drop-off spot in your own neighborhood, let me know!

Do you long for ways to live a more wholesome existence? Are you attracted to the idea of a more sustainable lifestyle while connecting with people who care about the same? Now is a great time to start creating the homestead you dream of.  Now is a great time to connect with a community of people who are interested in sharing their successes, sharing their skill, and sharing their joy of the same. The place to start your homestead is where you live right now! You can start right now, be it a 100 …