Recent content by Wife says no chickens

I'm glad to see the message was understood. I am in no way calling anyone out. As people make their first posts, it is important to welcome them. I think it also goes along way to answer questions they have as well. There is a lot valuable information to be gained. Thanks to all.

I understand that this is the new member introduction area. Most new members gravitate to this area as a starting point. As much as people are introducing themselves, they also ask lots of good questions that get answered as "welcome to BYC. As much as we want to welcome them, we need to also...

Very nice, Welcome

Welcome to BYC . You should be able to get answers to any questions you may have.

We live in an urban setting along a busy highway. Ithink she's concerned about the look. I have the plans drawn up. Building the coop will be a late winter or early spring project. Once that is built, chickens will follow. I'm only looking at 3 or 4 hens. She thinks they will stink. I have...

Oh, there will be chickens!

I live in Ohio and am planning on a smaller coop or tractor and want to incorporate a low mess watering system. How do others keep them from freezing in the winter? Any suggestions on how to best obtain low mess, and how to keep it from freezing up?

Where do you get the nipples from. They must be low pressure?

Looking for the pros and cons to either.

Just north of you in Celina.

New to this . Hoping to meet others in Northwest Ohio that can offer guidance.

She prefers monkeys to chickens. I will have to start working on my 2 year old daughter to soften her up.

As a kid we had chickens on the farm. Now all grown up and living in a urban area, I am looking to have chickens of my own.I'm gearing up for next spring at this point.

I'm in the same boat. It sounds like there is lots to learn. Welcome

When. Time comes, I will be looking for 3 to 4 hens for laying eggs. I plan on building a chicken tractor style coop. Should I get chickens based on how they look or look for chickens with behaviors best suited for smaller housing?