(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? -- I am new to chickens. Having dreamt about having them in my backyard my whole life, I am happy to say in a couple of months my dream will be a reality!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? -- Zero. I am thinking of...
Hello i am in search of preferably female ducks that need rehoming in northern ohio or close by. I’m willing to drive. I am mostly looking for pekin, khaki, and muscovy. :) if there’s a small group of females id be willing to take a drake as well. I currently have 5 ducks and want to surprise my...
We have eight young roosters Free to a good home, two months old, Vaccinated. Do not hesitate to contact me, and i will appreciate if you guys could spread the word because we need these cockerels gone ASAP to a good home. Located in Cincinnati Ohio and will be in the Dayton area tomorrow May...
Hi I am a small breeder in circleville Ohio I am hatching chicken eggs l. The eggs are hatching in 11 days. I have barred rocks, Rhode Island reds, buff Orpingtons, Easter eggers, olive eggers, silkie bantams, Cochin bantams, chicks are 3.50 each. Call me at 7404973326 for me to reserve them for...
I've spent most of my time so far in the coop/run forums and I am so excited to make the jump over to here.
I'm a first-time chicken wrangler and am set to pick my chicks up at Meyer Hatchery on May 28th (I'm lucky I live only 45 minutes away!!)
Here is what I have ordered:
4 buckeye females...
I feel like this is my millionth set of questions, but I just can't pass up the fount of knowledge that is this group :)
I'm building a run similar to the one picture below: rectangular with a lean-to metal roof, w/ hardware cloth and a hardware cloth apron around the perimeter.
I have some...
Hi there, I am wondering if there are any local rescues/farms that adopt out rescued battery caged hens? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
I bought too many hatching eggs and need to sell some chicks. I have 8 chicks, 3 weeks old, and also another 10-12 due to hatch about May 7. Breed is Isbar/Silverudd's Blue. Chicks are black, blue, or splash. Straight run. The eggs cost me $6ea but I need to move the chicks out to make room...
Newbie here! :) I had posted a couple months ago for advice on coop design. While I fully intended on building, the costs added up quick and I was worried about construction in a timely manner as summer is also gardening season so I couldn’t pass up purchasing a used coop I found for a good...
Hello! I am Erika, live in Ohio.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
My husband, myself and my daughter are first time chicken owners! We have had our chicks for a little over 2 weeks now. We are estimating their ages to be about 6 weeks old.
(2) How many chickens...
Hello, I am not a chicken mama as of yet, but hopeful to learn how others have gotten their local ordinances changed. I live on a smallish lot, just under an acre, but think a few hens could be comfortable here, if only I were allowed to have them. I see there are a number of people who have...
New member here! I’ve been obsessively pouring over old threads while I have been planning and designing the 8x8 coop I plan to build this spring (in Ohio). My main concern is figuring out how to do the foundation- I wanted some pros and cons of my possible options.
Plan: walk-in 8x8 coop...
Hi everyone, we are looking for chicks or hens for eggs. Never had chickens but love what I've read about buff orpingtons, Wyandottes, or any common breed as long as they are kid friendly.
Anyone have any for sale?
Hello - We have a Lavender Orpington cockerel (dob 5/7/18) that we need to re-home. We live in town, on a small lot, and the neighbors are not going to enjoy the crowing. He just started, does not crow a lot, but is getting louder. He is very sweet, likes to be petted and handled. I wish I...