Recent content by ochickadee

  1. ochickadee

    Is free range safe?

    I have this same situation. There is a critter that has totally decimated my flock. My last hen was taken sometime through the night, now all I have is a lonely rooster. I was in the process of building a run which I hadn't closed in yet. So for all intensive purposes we are starting over we 8...
  2. ochickadee

    New Chicks

    BYC Crew, I'm looking for any insight on raising chicks. We just purchased 4- Calico Princess and 4- Sapphire Gems. We currently have them set up with food and water in the proper bedding along with a heat lamp. They are approximately 10 days old. We are new to having chicks and have some...
  3. ochickadee

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

    Hello Ohioans, I am in Toledo, Springfield Township actually. I am just trying to get started with chickens so I am studying on what I need to do. At first it was a little overwhelming but now I am excited about raising them and having fresh eggs, partial to brown. I am also petitioning for any...
  4. ochickadee

    Virgin Chicken man

    Thank you everyone. I am going through the various tutorials, which are very helpful, but some of it is foreign to me. I have a good understanding of the breeds but I didn't find anything that gave me a formula as far as feeding. I am trying to come up with a budget or map to everything because...
  5. ochickadee

    Virgin Chicken man

    I live in NW Ohio and I'm strongly considering raising a few chickens for fresh eggs and maybe meat if I don't get to attach to them. I am really looking for a little guidance on what type birds are well suited for this area. I want high producers and large eggs, not really to concerned about...
See more
Back
Top Bottom