I finally got approval to keep chickens in the backyard. The day it was 17 for the high. I think I'll wait for Spring to build the coop and get 'em started.
Cool beans! I do miss my girls. I had to LMAO at a news report recently. It was about all the urban flat landers that got into chicken raising and then discovered how messy chickens are! Oh the horror! lol Also they didn't know what do with the chickens after they quite laying eggs in a few years! LMAO So these animal sanctuary's are being over run with chickens! LMAO Dumb asses! Have fun and good luck!
Got about 25 here in Colorado...started these mid-summer, they feathered-out well enough to handle that -8 degree low the other night. Four roosters and 21 hens. A couple of those roosters just might get eaten before winter is over...once you have an adequate chicken coop (insulated/well-ventilated) they really aren't much trouble.
We have 60-80 laying hens,not sure exactly how many,more her project than mine, and get around 40 eggs/day. We sell some,feed the cats with them, and consume some ourselves. It has been a wonderful experience and wish the best of luck to you.
Before you build the coop be sure to drill a well or plumb a water live from the house to the coop, unless you like carrying buckets of water.
ReplyDeleteHad chickens for years. They produce lots of eggs and only need food and water, and they're pretty tough. They're the ultimate cheap date.
ReplyDeleteCool beans! I do miss my girls.
ReplyDeleteI had to LMAO at a news report recently. It was about all the urban flat landers that got into chicken raising and then discovered how messy chickens are! Oh the horror! lol Also they didn't know what do with the chickens after they quite laying eggs in a few years! LMAO So these animal sanctuary's are being over run with chickens! LMAO
Dumb asses!
Have fun and good luck!
ReplyDeleteChicken doodoo is in high demand for compost and fertilizer. When they stop laying you eat them. Easy as that.
Hold on a second. You mean there was a time in this country when the govt expected its people to be self sufficient.
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Yeah, I believe I'm going to put up a few hens this spring too.
ReplyDeleteI figure a half dozen will keep me and my relatives in eggs.
Got about 25 here in Colorado...started these mid-summer, they feathered-out well enough to handle that -8 degree low the other night. Four roosters and 21 hens. A couple of those roosters just might get eaten before winter is over...once you have an adequate chicken coop (insulated/well-ventilated) they really aren't much trouble.
ReplyDeleteBeen considering chickens for quite some time now (goats too). Fortunately out here in the sticks, the only approval I need is from the landlord.
ReplyDeleteWe have 60-80 laying hens,not sure exactly how many,more her project than mine, and get around 40 eggs/day. We sell some,feed the cats with them, and consume some ourselves. It has been a wonderful experience and wish the best of luck to you.
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