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

[Acre4Me]

Hello fellow buckeyes. Is it true that the state minimum chick purchase has been lowered from 6 to 3? I saw it briefly mentioned in an article in the Farm and Dairy newspaper I picked up from TSC, but have not been able to find anything about it on the internet.

Not sure, but Ohio department of Ag sets the rules. Check their page, or call you county Ag extension office.

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

Not sure, but Ohio department of Ag sets the rules. Check their page, or call you county Ag extension office.

Oh I didn't know that. I'll check that out and see what I can find.

I would love if it were true because for people like me with small flocks in an urban area, I really can't be buying 6 chicks every time I want to add some youth to my flock.

 

[Luv Ducks]

Hello fellow buckeyes. Is it true that the state minimum chick purchase has been lowered from 6 to 3? I saw it briefly mentioned in an article in the Farm and Dairy newspaper I picked up from TSC, but have not been able to find anything about it on the internet.

Last February I was able to buy 2 ducklings from TSC. I told them they only had 4 left and they said you could buy as few as two. I know this is different than chicks and I could not find anything on the internet either. I live closer to Columbus, Ohio. I also can order as few as two ducklings from Metzer Hatchery and I have. Sorry that's the best I can do.

 

[Acre4Me]

Oh I didn't know that. I'll check that out and see what I can find.

I would love if it were true because for people like me with small flocks in an urban area, I really can't be buying 6 chicks every time I want to add some youth to my flock.

This is why I think that rules should allow for 8-10 chickens for backyard flocks. You can adjust much better that way.

But, you could buy more chicks, then sell what you don’t want right away. There may be a 4-H kid that would also welcome a few new chicks. In my Ohio county, you can show egg layers (pen of two) that are “old” -over 1 year, or “young” -those hatched after Aug 1 the prior year (and are under 1 year old at fair time). So, for several years we have purchased Feb chicks so they are laying by fair, and for the “young “ category. You can call the county 4-H office to ask if they know of anyone willing to split an order.

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

This is why I think that rules should allow for 8-10 chickens for backyard flocks. You can adjust much better that way.

But, you could buy more chicks, then sell what you don’t want right away. There may be a 4-H kid that would also welcome a few new chicks. In my Ohio county, you can show egg layers (pen of two) that are “old” -over 1 year, or “young” -those hatched after Aug 1 the prior year (and are under 1 year old at fair time). So, for several years we have purchased Feb chicks so they are laying by fair, and for the “young “ category. You can call the county 4-H office to ask if they know of anyone willing to split an order.

What do you mean by 8-10? I'm allowed to have up to 12 on my property, but I only keep 6-8 because of my coop size and the amount of eggs I need. Buying 6 bumps me up to 12+ and I just don't want that.

As for buying extras and selling them, I think that is probably easier in more rural counties. I'm in Cuyahoga and I don't even know if kids do 4-H here. I could sell them on Craigslist, but I sometimes see chicks/chickens sitting for sale on Craigslist for a long time around here. I don't want to buy them if I don't know for sure I can sell the extras, since they are living things. So there lies my dilemma.

 

[Acre4Me]

What do you mean by 8-10? I'm allowed to have up to 12 on my property, but I only keep 6-8 because of my coop size and the amount of eggs I need. Buying 6 bumps me up to 12+ and I just don't want that.

As for buying extras and selling them, I think that is probably easier in more rural counties. I'm in Cuyahoga and I don't even know if kids do 4-H here. I could sell them on Craigslist, but I sometimes see chicks/chickens sitting for sale on Craigslist for a long time around here. I don't want to buy them if I don't know for sure I can sell the extras, since they are living things. So there lies my dilemma.

Some places in US have small backyard limits, like 4. But leaves no real room to add chickens easily, or cycle any (get some young ones every couple years).

Ohio is the birthplace of 4-H, and without looking, I can guarantee there are kids doing 4-H in your county. Many non animal project books in 4-H, as well. Ever go through the county fair animal buildings? Most likely 4-H kids showing the animals.

Good luck with getting chicks!!

 

[MrsEarthern]

Hello fellow buckeyes. Is it true that the state minimum chick purchase has been lowered from 6 to 3? I saw it briefly mentioned in an article in the Farm and Dairy newspaper I picked up from TSC, but have not been able to find anything about it on the internet.

I think it must be true because last year at my local feed and two nearby TSC locations they all had signs inside and out, "Chicks here! Minimum 3." Clermont co. OH.

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

This is the article that made me think it switched from 6 to 3. Check out paragraph 3.

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

Some places in US have small backyard limits, like 4. But leaves no real room to add chickens easily, or cycle any (get some young ones every couple years).

Ohio is the birthplace of 4-H, and without looking, I can guarantee there are kids doing 4-H in your county. Many non animal project books in 4-H, as well. Ever go through the county fair animal buildings? Most likely 4-H kids showing the animals.

Good luck with getting chicks!!

Oh okay, I see what you're saying now. Yeah, where I live the amount of chickens I can have is based on square footage of my property. So luckily, I can have up to 12. I just don't want the full 12 right now haha.

And good to know! I am not too familiar with 4-H. That gives me hope that I would have a better chance at selling off some chicks if I do end up having to buy extra.

Thank you!

 

[Acre4Me]

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This is the article that made me think it switched from 6 to 3. Check out paragraph 3.

Interesting. But check the Ohio department of Ag site bc they are the ones managing those rules.