I live in NW Ohio and I'm strongly considering raising a few chickens for fresh eggs and maybe meat if I don't get to attach to them. I am really looking for a little guidance on what type birds are well suited for this area. I want high producers and large eggs, not really to concerned about the color but I'm leaning more towards brown.
I am figuring on starting out with 7 to 10 birds unless someone suggest otherwise, which I am very open to any suggestions.
I have an out building that was previously used as a chicken coop but I will need to do some basic restructuring i.e. patching holes, prepping the floor etc. I can provide pictures of the building if that will aid in any guidance to how it should be structured. So I am petitioning for any knowledge and direction that can be provided so I can get off to a good start. Thanking everyone ahead of time.
Ochickadee
I am figuring on starting out with 7 to 10 birds unless someone suggest otherwise, which I am very open to any suggestions.
I have an out building that was previously used as a chicken coop but I will need to do some basic restructuring i.e. patching holes, prepping the floor etc. I can provide pictures of the building if that will aid in any guidance to how it should be structured. So I am petitioning for any knowledge and direction that can be provided so I can get off to a good start. Thanking everyone ahead of time.

Ochickadee