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  1. Marengoite

    Quotes and Thoughts for the Day

    The kids were running late for school this morning so they had to scramble in order to have eggs for breakfast. My son was working on his class schedule for next year and I said he should take last period band so he could end the day on a high note. He said the geometry teacher is tired at the...
  2. Marengoite

    The Buckeye Thread

    As a breed? I don't know anyone who has done it. As a hybrid, I've done F1's and really like the results. The cockerels weren't much compared to regular production Barred Rocks. About the same in size and similar in looks. The hens, however, were beautiful black sex links with soft feathers...
  3. Marengoite

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

    Welcome to the group, Nate. I think we should have state legislation here in Ohio that every chicken-keeper has to have at least one Buckeye in their flock. This is a great group here and is full of helpful people. Good to have you aboard.
  4. Marengoite

    Blue Andalusian thread!

    I will definitely be checking that out. I never thought of raised boxes. Good idea.
  5. Marengoite

    Blue Andalusian thread!

    I already did. I love the pics you have on there and the comments you have regarding lacing. I lost all my poultry last year when my son picked up a stray dog that looks to be part whippet or some other sight hound who decimated my flock. It's hard to get rid of what is now a "family dog" but...
  6. Marengoite

    Blue Andalusian thread!

    Thanks, Lacy Blues. You don't happen to be on Facebook by any chance, do you? Stumbled on "Blue Lace Ambition" and wondered if it was yours.
  7. Marengoite

    The Buckeye Thread

    For the quality, Jeff and Joe sell theirs cheap. I have never been disappointed with any deal I have gotten on Lay birds.
  8. Marengoite

    The Buckeye Thread

    Congratulations, Joe. Nice to see you making breed history.
  9. Marengoite

    Blue Andalusian thread!

    Nice example of fallacious reasoning. The first paragraph contains the "Either/Or" fallacy or the Fallacy of the Excluded Middle. While the paragraph is true on the face of it - if one breeds exclusively for X, he will not do well at Y - the underlying assumption is that one cannot breed for...
  10. Marengoite

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

    Leslie, it's a good thing you know us. Come springtime, we'll see what we can do to make sure you have LITTLE red hens for your farm. They are cuties, aren't they? And congratulations for doing so well at the ON. Nice to see Ohio being so well represented at the show.
  11. Marengoite

    The Buckeye Thread

    My chief regret is that I didn't have enough time to spend with all the folks I wanted to chat with. Had a great time meeting lots of new folks, introducing people to the Buckeye breed, and promoting it. Was able to meet some folks from online f2f for the first time. A great experience. There...
  12. Marengoite

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

    I'm not sure who would have any up in your corner of the state this time of the year, but you might check with Joe Shumaker (blueface3) https://www.backyardchickens.com/u/108530/bluface3 or Jeff Lay https://www.backyardchickens.com/u/290715/jeff-lay and see what they have or if they know of...
  13. Marengoite

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

    I plan on being there. Was hoping to pick up some Silver Spangled Hamburgs, but the exhibitor got a new job and won't be there. Still, the North American Hamburg Club is having a meet, so hopefully I'll meet some of them. Most importantly, I plan on hanging out with the Buckeye folks. Great...
  14. Marengoite

    Just getting Started

    Keep talking, Michael. Doms are a good breed. You should get plenty of eggs if you get a good line. And yes, commercial doesn't mean you'll get rich, but hopefully you'll make your feed back and maybe a little for your time. I wish you all the best. It's great to raise your own food.
  15. Marengoite

    Just getting Started

    Hi, Michael, and welcome to BYC. I like your ideas and have moved that direction myself, working to integrate more of a holistic approach to my gardening. I don't have room for a lot of cattle, but have been rotating garden with chicken pens to good effect. Joel's approach is a philosophy...
  16. Marengoite

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

    If it's not, it should be. Was at a close-of-season party for our school's cross country team and the host had a flock of a dozen hens with exactly 1 Buckeye in it. IMO, they needed to replace their Delawares with Buckeyes as a show of state solidarity.
  17. Marengoite

    Wanna be chicken girl

    Hi, Wannabee, and welcome to BYC. If you are in Ohio, I believe it is a state law that you have to have at least one Buckeye chicken. My question for you would be "What are your goals?" and aligned with that are "How do you want to manage your goals?" If all you want is a few eggs for the...
  18. Marengoite

    A step towards knowing where your food comes from.

    It depends on the hatchery. I've been to Meyer's and talked to people that worked for them. They care about the health of their birds and it shows in their care. Not sure about Mt. Healthy since the CDC reports them for salmonella frequently. The same is true with private "breeders" in some...
  19. Marengoite

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

    I know you do, Leslie. And I expect to see you next month at the Ohio National again. Most likely in the parking lot, just like last time, with a batch of silkies for sale. LOL. If I'm not mistaken, you may be able to pick up some Buckeyes at the end of the ON, if the exhibitor I'm thinking...
  20. Marengoite

    The Buckeye Thread

    Someone had to run the camera, Josh. And I think she did that on purpose. I plan on being there hat and all. This crew in the pic is a lot of fun. I will also be leaving the checkbook at home again this year. Fortunately for me, Lydia beat me to that pair of golden pheasants and Phil Rybinski...
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