If you are seriously considering raising chickens in your yard, it\’s best to read and thoroughly appraise each one of the following factors before you get your feet wet.
This is to be certain that you\’re prepared, ready, willing and able to do what should be done to get the most out of backyard chicken raising.
Space: Although you don\’t have to build chicken coops as big as your house, chickens do need sufficient room to roam in. Make sure that there\’s enough space in your yard where they can do their thing.
Time: Though chickens need very little care you need the time to fasten then in their coops safely at night and let out again in the morning. They also need to be given clean water and feed daily. Coop cleaning can be done on a regular, bi-weekly or monthly basis dependent on the number of chickens you have.
Cost: Though the initial investment may appear high due to feed costs and bedding expenses, chickens usually pay for themselves several times over with their daily eggs, poultry meat and the hours of delight they bring as pets.
How Many: The quantity of chickens basically depends on the space you have available. The rule of thumb is to have 3 or more because of the quirky group mindset of chickens! And if you need roosters as well , the counseled ratio is 1 rooster for each 10 hens but you have got to know that roosters aren\’t mandatory for hens to lay eggs!
Neighborhood limitations: Check if your town or city has restrictions on keeping chickens in your property before you start to build a chicken coop. As a pleasantness to your neighbors, it is a brilliant idea to tell them of your plan (particularly if they are next door neighbors, more so if you have a rooster).
Free Ranging: As much as is possible, make sure that your chickens can enjoy free ranging but ensure that their free ranging area is secure from predators, including your area dogs. If your chickens do not have an enormous enough area whereby they can free range, build them a secure pen since they require the fresh air and exercise.
There you are! These are the 1st steps towards raising chickens and building a chicken coop in your yard.
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