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    Dual-Purpose Flock Owners UNITE!

    That is useful information!
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    Dual-Purpose Flock Owners UNITE!

    I wondered how much te feed bill was reduced by allowing your chickens to free range. I found one study that stated it was lowered only about 5%. Unfortunately, I no longer have that link to share. That is what I was referring to.
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    Dual-Purpose Flock Owners UNITE!

    There is a general consensus that study is wrong. Even if it isn't, I think growing extra veggies and grain for your chickens is a good way to reduce the feed bill.
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    Dual-Purpose Flock Owners UNITE!

    Thanks for the info. If I can find it again, I will post the link. It seemed low to me, but quality of forage makes sense in how much nutrition would be supplied.
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    Dual-Purpose Flock Owners UNITE!

    After I posted this, I ran across a study that showed that free ranging birds only yield a 5% reduction in feed given, since they use up energy looking for food. I would think that you could plant things for your birds, such as berries, apple trees, as well as extra vegetables in your garden...
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    The Buckeye Thread

    My friend has silkies and at the time I visited her, she had two roosters. I did not think they were very loud. I will definitely think about getting birds from a breeder for the reason you mentioned. Thank you!
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    The Buckeye Thread

    My husbands objections for a rooster are due to crowing. We do have 5 acres and are surrounded by people with some acreage, but I don't want annoy other people. If I could get a bird that doesn't crow very loud, that'd be okay. I think I could convince the hubby that we need a rooster...
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    The Buckeye Thread

    I wish I could've gone to ON this weekend, but other duties called. I just want a backyard flock and I'm leaning towards buckeyes. Pathfinder's glowing words in another thread has convinced me. I currently don't have chickens or even a coop yet. I'm easing slowly into it, but my husband is on...
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    Dual-Purpose Flock Owners UNITE!

    I love this thread! I'm now convinced to look into keeping Buckeyes. I currently don't have chickens. Does anyone have any updates on their flocks? How far have you gotten on getting a sustainable flock? Has anyone gotten close to zero food costs? Yes, I do realize that's impossible, but I...
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    OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

    Hahahah!
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    OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

    That is so exciting!
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    OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

    Here's the blog post: http://soulsbyfarm.org/2013/04/13/fun-opossum-facts-and-video/
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    OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

    I was! I didn't go outside, though. My husband rode his motorcycle to work! Brrr! He said that's why he has the cold weather gear (it saves a lot of money on gas, so he wants to ride it as long as possible). I'll be glad when motorcycle season is over. Are possums a threat to chickens? I ask...
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    OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

    That is so creepy!!! If I'd heard that recording last night, I would not have been able to sleep!
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    OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

    Welcome! I lived in Columbus for 11 years (and even though I'm in the country, I didn't move that far away). I can't help you with the housing situation, though. Good luck!
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