Buckeye Breed Thread

[Pathfinders]

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Thanks, I got the eggs from Laura and I hope I get at least 1 good one. I will keep them all since I am just getting started but only breed the best ones.

I'm glad you've gotten at least four chicks, that's really not a bad result from shipped eggs. And remember, you're in Ohio, and so close to any number of Buckeye breeders, including Dave Puthoff, who I am sure can help you with more birds later in the year, or I can even meet you in the middle on one of my trips to Cleveland (where some of my family live.)

Chris, as always, is full of good info. The cod liver oil trick is pretty amazing, and worth finding some!

 

[CARS]

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That was going to be my first question today. We hit -30 this morning (it's up to -27 right now

) and the chickens don't look happy. They are all just roosting and or eating. Can't blame them though, I don't want to do anything today either!

My guess is that they would do fine. Heck, if I can keep leghorns with their big old comb alive in the frozen tundra, buckeys should be easy!

 

[sekinkead]

Chris, thanks for the tip I really appreciate it. The one I had separated did have a buddy and both were put back with the whole group Thursday. They are both doing fine and the one I was worried about is running around eating and drinking and playing with the rest.

Laura, I am very happy that I got 4 chicks. They are beautiful and running around in their brooder. 1 even broke up a disagreement between 2 of the others yesterday. They were pecking at each other and she (I hope its a she) just walked in between them and laid down. It was funny!

I really want to get some more birds this spring and would love to get some from Dave since he is not too far, only a couple of hours. I may take you up on the meeting halfway thing as well Laura. I am just outside of Columbus, so I am sure we could meet somewhere close.

 

[Pathfinders]

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That was going to be my first question today. We hit -30 this morning (it's up to -27 right now

) and the chickens don't look happy. They are all just roosting and or eating. Can't blame them though, I don't want to do anything today either!

My guess is that they would do fine. Heck, if I can keep leghorns with their big old comb alive in the frozen tundra, buckeys should be easy!

I am laughing at the frozen tundra comment. After we left Sasaktoon we lived in southern WI for two years, and then after that Duluth, MN for five more. KY is the furthest south I've ever lived (except for one year after college on a small island off the coast of NC), and it was a real paradigm shift after Duluth!

 

[jenjscott]

So Laura, I guess you just laugh when someone complains about how cold it has been there! I was raised in Ohio and while I have grown accustomed to our mild south Arkansas winters, I still get a kick out of those who complain when it hits 20 degrees.

 

[JamesA]

Well then everyone can laugh at me because it is 28 today in Georgia and I am not used to this.It may get that cold at night here but the days usually warm up to 50 or so but it is not supose to get much above freezing today.I went out to feed the birds and I about froze.I got back in really fast! I don't think I would make it up north.

 

[CARS]

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No body is laughing at you for being smart enough to live in a mild climate. If I could swing it financially, I would have 2 homes! One further North right here in MN for the summers and one down south for the winters. I'm only 37 and every year this weather gets older and older

 

[Pathfinders]

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Well, only a little.

I will admit to being a snow snob though. I grew up in Cleveland, and went to college in Syracuse, where we'd routinely get four feet of snow. So when folks here freak out about an inch and a half, I do find it amusing.

 

[Pathfinders]

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I'm not laughing James, warmer is smarter (as long as it's not TOO hot!)

 

[sekinkead]

Well it's only supposed to be 13 here today and last night with the wind chill it was -5 or so. To me it's cold, but I was born and raised here. Now Ohio doesn't get real snow unless you go up towards Cleveland and Ashtabula. We go snowmobiling in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and they get 250" - 350" a year. We got 235" for the last decade.

But I will say that my Buckeyes will not go outside and haven't for the last month since it got cold. I know some people have said theirs go out and play in the snow, but mine don't seem to be inclined to do that. Smart chickens!