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

[Koipondduck]

I hope I raccoon proof my yard but after reading this, I will put the cage up tonight. So much going on here. mechaniaing plumbing friendly aviary that makes water change a breeze, I do it three times a week or more. Installing Uv lights, painting their ladder that will go in the water so they can climb up easily. paint my Koi pnod holding area structure I just build , painting my house and the list can continue

 

[ChickenExtreme]

Alright, I live in Williamsburg Ohio, Howdy Ya'all

 

[Nsampsel]

Yes, who is this?

Hi Ovi!!! It's Nan

How are your new ducks doing...

 

[Rowsdower]

South Central Ohio here, Ross County. Looking forward to getting to know everyone. I recently acquired the "flock" of free-rangers that I have wanted since I was a kid. Not much of a flock atm, we ended up with 9 cockerels out of a straight-run of 10 eggs. I've rehomed all but two of the roos and one little pullet (poor girl) and am currently seeking some more pullets/young hens to quell the boys' appetite for the ladies. All that I have been able to turn up locally are bantam breeds so I'd appreciate a heads up if anyone knows where I might source some standard sized birds. I'm not picky, they just have to be good layers, pretty is a plus.

 

[Nsampsel]

South Central Ohio here, Ross County. Looking forward to getting to know everyone. I recently acquired the "flock" of free-rangers that I have wanted since I was a kid. Not much of a flock atm, we ended up with 9 cockerels out of a straight-run of 10 eggs. I've rehomed all but two of the roos and one little pullet (poor girl) and am currently seeking some more pullets/young hens to quell the boys' appetite for the ladies. All that I have been able to turn up locally are bantam breeds so I'd appreciate a heads up if anyone knows where I might source some standard sized birds. I'm not picky, they just have to be good layers, pretty is a plus.

I'm in East Central Ohio & currently have over 50 assorted pullets (all less than a week old) available to choose from. Just check my website in my signature for birds & contact info

 

[Rowsdower]

Really looking for older birds (15-20 weeks). I am currently tempting fate with two roosters and one hen at about 17 weeks of age. I fear if I do not expand their harem, and quickly, that I may have trouble in the very near future. "Why two roosters?", you ask. I'm INSANE. That's really the only explanation I can come up with. I love them both so much.

 

[Nsampsel]

Really looking for older birds (15-20 weeks). I am currently tempting fate with two roosters and one hen at about 17 weeks of age. I fear if I do not expand their harem, and quickly, that I may have trouble in the very near future. "Why two roosters?", you ask. I'm INSANE. That's really the only explanation I can come up with. I love them both so much.

LOL...try 5 roos with 10 hens. Not much better odds!!! Most of my girls are younger at this point.

 

[ketcham]

Well out of 15 hens,,,now getting 9 eggs a day,,,One show off also...HUGE eggs from her.I have one escape artist,though I think she is mad at me .I won't feed her cause she should have not flown the coop!!! haha!!! She does get water and is free ranging the yard.She is not laying yet either.As for raccoons,,I have not seen one in a while.I shoot my coons and its now paying off.My "watch chicken"Lets me know if anything is moving out there.Cats and an opposum once in a while...Been way to hot of a summer,need to get another tarp up for more shade for the ladies!!!! Great year after last years disasted with coons,,,,many coons died[way to many] to get to this point!!! Having a blast with the chickens,,,Now they are earning their keep!!!! Kevin

 

[Koipondduck]

Nan, they are donig great. Except, barn mallards would not go in the pen after even digging a nice pond for them with a water fall.
I think I need to give these mallards ( $12 each)to a very very loving home as i feed them water mellon, meal worms, freshly made salads and friend eggs with light oil.
They wont' eat corn any more

 

[ketcham]

I see the problem right off,,,barn mallards,,,and of them daffy????Duck that don't like water get cooked!!! sorry ,,,had to...Kevin