My dh got permission from our Township super to raise chickens!!..we were under the assumption that we needed 2 acres but found out that our 1 and 1/2 is enough..we can have up to 25, no roosters(okay with that)..I only want a few layers for fresh eggs..Any help for a newbie at chickens would be great
Yeah! I love my chickens! I would suggest 3-5 layers and you will get pleanty of eggs for you and some to share! If you get chicks it could be 5 months or more til they start laying. If you can get older ones you will have eggs sooner. Check out backyardchickens.com it is a great resource. I have 30 buff orpingtons! Just email me if you have any questions!
I think my word of wisdom would be to make sure you give them oyster shell regularly. Oh and I ran into a problem with worms. I suggest worming thru there water once a month. I enjoy mine.
You will be amazed at how fast you will love them. I always get chicks because I like to watch them grow, the eggs are worth the wait. I get Keeping Chickens newsletter and have learned a few things from that. Michelle, how did you know yours had worms? Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Getting chickens this spring!
Posted - Feb 22 2010 : 08:58:26 AM
