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post #1 of 15
2/9/12 at 10:03am
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Hi all,

 

I've decided to start a journey into the world of chickens.  I live in North East Ohio and in a suburban area.  Going to start a flock of hens for eggs and to teach the children where food really comes from.

 

I think I'm going to buy some chicks soon and start. 

 

Working on my chicken coup design now.  I think I know what I want based on a coup I saw on here!

 

If there is anyone in the near Cleveland area who has chicks for sale let me know.  Would buy local before a hatchery if I can connect with someone in the next couple of days.  Otherwise have to buy online before they sell out!  I have limited choices of where to buy because I only want 6-10 hens.  Mostly I want a mixed bag, lol.  Would love some Easter Eggers or the other breed that lays blue/pink/green eggs (sorry can't remember exactly how to spell it!)  But I would also like some of the breeds that lay brown eggs too.

 

I look forward to meeting many of you on here and reading many of the excellent posts, etc. on here.

 

Happy Chicken Raising,

 

Mellisa

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post #2 of 15
2/9/12 at 10:07am

Good luck with you new flock when you get them, and glad you joined!!

 

LL

Wife to a wonderful husband (Michael-NMarine1057), Mom to 3 dogs, Pomeranian, Pug and Boston Terrier, 17 silkies, 12 wellsummers, 9 rhode island reds.

 

My swap page:  http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/paris-swap-page

 

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Wife to a wonderful husband (Michael-NMarine1057), Mom to 3 dogs, Pomeranian, Pug and Boston Terrier, 17 silkies, 12 wellsummers, 9 rhode island reds.

 

My swap page:  http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/paris-swap-page

 

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post #3 of 15
2/9/12 at 11:02am

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Seth & Nathan at  www.snlivestock.com  NPIP Certified..... We sell Poultry and Gamebird Supplies of all kinds all over the world please check out my Ebay Store   http://stores.shop.ebay.com/S-N-Livestock  "If anyone from BYC needs anything Please PM, I would be glad to help".. Exotic Wild Game Jerky
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Seth & Nathan at  www.snlivestock.com  NPIP Certified..... We sell Poultry and Gamebird Supplies of all kinds all over the world please check out my Ebay Store   http://stores.shop.ebay.com/S-N-Livestock  "If anyone from BYC needs anything Please PM, I would be glad to help".. Exotic Wild Game Jerky
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post #4 of 15
2/9/12 at 3:06pm

frow.gif & welcome-byc.gif from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

Check out my Blog: The Country Chick                   

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Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

Check out my Blog: The Country Chick                   

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post #5 of 15
2/9/12 at 3:09pm
Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan big_smile.png

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



Michigan Chickenstock http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=8171704#p8171704
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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



Michigan Chickenstock http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=8171704#p8171704
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post #6 of 15
2/9/12 at 3:52pm

Hi Melissa!    welcome-byc.gif   from S. Florida!   Its great to have you here with us!   Enjoy your new chickens!

mom to 8 kids, 2 dogs, 1 bird, 2 lizards, 15 cats,  17 hens, 1 goose,  and the most loving, patient hubby, who puts up with me!!
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mom to 8 kids, 2 dogs, 1 bird, 2 lizards, 15 cats,  17 hens, 1 goose,  and the most loving, patient hubby, who puts up with me!!
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post #7 of 15
2/9/12 at 3:57pm

Welcome from Western Kentucky

These aren't your Grandfather's chickens.

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These aren't your Grandfather's chickens.

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post #8 of 15
2/9/12 at 4:06pm

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Meyer Hatchery is in Polk Ohio, picking chicks up there could save the extra shipping cost of small batches, and save the chicks from living in a box for a day or two.

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post #9 of 15
2/9/12 at 5:16pm

Howdy from Austin, Texas.

OldGuy43

When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

* From the notebooks of OldGuy43 *

Advocating dry, tongue-in-cheek humor since 1979.

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OldGuy43

When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

* From the notebooks of OldGuy43 *

Advocating dry, tongue-in-cheek humor since 1979.

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post #10 of 15
2/9/12 at 9:52pm

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2 mallards 1 runner 1 pekin mix 1 guinea, 3 geese (RIP Lily and Little Goose), 2 Great Danes, 2 High Content WolfDogs, 1 Stray Chiweenie, 1 Ferret, 1 New Zealand Buck, RIP Baby Girl   and some fish smile.png

 

Dreams are hopeless aspirations in hopes of coming true. Believe in yourself. The rest is up to me and you ~ Left Eye 

 

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2 mallards 1 runner 1 pekin mix 1 guinea, 3 geese (RIP Lily and Little Goose), 2 Great Danes, 2 High Content WolfDogs, 1 Stray Chiweenie, 1 Ferret, 1 New Zealand Buck, RIP Baby Girl   and some fish smile.png

 

Dreams are hopeless aspirations in hopes of coming true. Believe in yourself. The rest is up to me and you ~ Left Eye 

 

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