We bought them from a few different hatchery's in OH. As far as I know, getting them from hatchery's, they are purebred. Are you interested in adding a few more to your flock?
We are in Bethel, 30 mins east of Cincinnati. Not vaccinated. We would be willing to part with any of the Rocks, Plymouth, Columbian, and Barred. They are great egg layers, and very healthy.
The crazy thing is, that the roof is covered on the side that puddles!! The sides are not covered, only in winter to block from the harsh cold winds. I'm guessing that it just sloped that bad, that ALL the water collects there. And I learned my lesson using straw, never again! The sun is shining...
Thank you!
Yes, I will post more pics tonight. It is on the highest spot. Our yard sloped down from there. I think with this much rain, there is really no getting around it, but I do need a temporary fix, because it is miserable.
I was thinking wood chips also. Yesterday I put down about a half...
It has been raining non-stop here in SW Ohio. We've has flash floods everyday this week. And the run is flooded. Half of the run is covered with a tin roof, half is covered with just hardware cloth.
The covered part is in worse condition that the open half. I suppose the sun can dry it out. (Not...
I have had my BBW since he was 1 day old, and have raised him right along side with my chickens. He is now 1 year, and 3 months old. He is HUGE, but still getting around just fine. I do keep a close eye on the start of any health issues, I definitely do not want him to suffer. He follows me...
We just have too many to manage. If anyone in the Cincinnati would like some beautiful, sweet, great egg layers, please reply! We have 25- 1 year old hens. Would like to re-home about 10 of them.