Hello from Cincinnati, Ohio!

[alterbentzion]

We raised three chickens this summer - two BO's and an RIR - on our 1/3-acre property. It was a great experience for our boys and a learning experience for all of us, but it ended tragically for the birds. The BO's both grew into aggressive cockerels and we ended up eating them. That left the RIR pullet lonely, so we asked a friend to overwinter her with his small flock; she never integrated into that flock, and she ended up dying after a sudden cold snap. The last time I asked the boys, they still wanted to try again next summer, so here's hoping for a better outcome.

 

[pnw_urban_chix]

Welcome to BYC! Hope it turns out better this time.

 

[SunriseChickers]

Welcome, from a fellow Ohioan (born and raised)! Sorry to hear about your last flock, hopefully you have much better luck next spring.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[CCsGarden]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck establishing a new flock.

 

[BoundlessLove]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!
What breed/s do you plan to raise?

 

[GodLovesU]

 

[alterbentzion]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!
What breed/s do you plan to raise?

Thanks! For now, whatever breeds the teacher at our kids' school gets from the hatchery. If I had my druthers, I'd love to get some Buckeyes, but my kids like other breeds better.

 

[MystOpal]

Welcome to BYC! I'm also from Ohio, but more the Columbus area. Cincinnati is very nice though, I've been a couple of times! Hopefully the cold lets up a bit, but Ohio weather sure is a doozy. Good luck with your plans!