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

[ketcham]

Congrats!!!!!!! I am a first timer too!!!!! Having a blast!!!!! I live south west of Akron.My grandparents did chickens,but that was a long time ago.My dad has been the one to kind of get me going on this.I find they are quite entertaing at times.Fun to sit a see what they do.I did have a hawk take on off and injure another[she died]but have 10 going strong and getting big.Until it gets warmer out,they are in the garage[utility tub] and a moveable pen[chicken tractor] during the day.Coop to be built soon.More fun to let them run around while I'm outside. I keep pretty close cause of the hawks.I just went inside for a minuite.ERRRR!!!! Have fun!!!!! Kevin

 

[postalprincess]

hello fellow ohioans. i've had chickens for about a year now. sooo much to learn yet. love this site. just started my first hatching. i've got a dozen marans eggs in the bator. try candling those:/ having a rough time seeing anything. anyone have suggestions?

 

[babymakes6]

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No suggestions for you because I have Emu eggs in my bator! Try candling THOSE!

On another note-I went to the Troy swap this morning and was so excited to find BOTH of the breeds I went for!

I got 3 Silver Appleyard ducklings and 5 Royal Palm poults-all this week's hatch!

 

[northerngirl]

Hi, all! I just found out that chickens are legal here in Medina and will be getting 3 Brahma girls on the 23rd, yay! This is my first time ever with chickens, wish me luck!

 

[jenkassai]

Hi all! This thread was suggested to me by another Ohioan

I'm new to chickens, will be picking up my first 6 chicks from Meyers at the end of May, and I can't WAIT!!! I live in Lagrange. I'm pretty sure I've got my brooder figured out and am looking at coop plans now. Luckily husband is VERY handy and I caught him looking at plans this morning as well - lol! He was doubtful at first but I think is slowly getting on board. Some of my family and friends think I'm crazy, but some are almost as excited as I am and can't wait to come see the chicks, so that is nice! Of course ALL of them know I am animal crazy and all feel sorry for my husband

I have 5 Akitas that are my kids (no two-legged kids here!), and I show them as my hobby. I also co-own a couple of Afghan Hounds and a Saluki that I show, but they live with their other owners and only come for visits when I'm doing a show. Nice to see so many other Ohio chicken people, I look forward to learning!!!

 

[OHhappychicks]

Hello Buckeyes!!!

I've had chickens almost 3 yrs now and i'm just finding this thread! I live in highland co very near rocky fork lake!

 

[homestead tim]

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Hi neighbor! Good luck! im a newbie as well and am having a ball learning about my Chickens. Chicks have been outside and secure for 2 nights and last night we saw a fox sniffing around. I guess we will find out how secure my coop really is. Enjoy!

 

[Inkheart]

Good luck Tim! Those darn fox - i get alot of those around here .... heres hoping for security!

 

[Ohiodirtdigger]

Hi Everyone!

I am in the Northeast corner of Preble County and my name is Suzie.

 

[Inkheart]