Learn How To Raise Your Own Chickens
A Good Home Chicken Coop Makes Your Chickens Happy
Today a lot of folks are considering a home chicken coop for their backyard. They like the idea of fresh eggs daily and access to all natural poultry meat—meat with no growth hormones or antibiotics.And then there are those who like the thought of a chicken or some chickens for pets.
Oh Yeah and this pet can still give you eggs every day! But if you are thinking about putting a home chicken coop in your yard there are some issues you really need to think about first. Number one issue–Does your local municipality allow the raising of chickens in… Continue reading
Raising Backyard Chickens And Your Local Ordinances
Many people are deciding that raising backyard chickens is the best way to have fresh eggs and this movement is growing in popularity every day. The rising cost of food and the growing number of contaminated food all make the idea of raising some of your own food sound like a great idea. Raising backyard chickens just makes sense to a lot of people.
Whether you live in a suburban area or a rural area, raising backyard chickens can be done. Chickens don’t need lots of room and after you get setup, they are not expensive to… Continue reading
Benefits of Having Your Own Chickens
What is self-sufficient, almost self-feeding, fun, and provides you with a natural delicious breakfast every morning? Yes, chickens can be all of those things! They keep us entertained in the summer, feed on their own and provide fresh delicious eggs in exchange only for basic shelter, a little bit of care and a bit of effort. A pet of this magnitude might sound expensive, but once you realize all of the benefits that you will receive in time to come you will understand that the chickens basically pay for themselves and offer continuous food and entertainment!
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Problems that can occur when hatching eggs
There are lots of things that can go wrong when hatching eggs and the first thing to consider is that not all of your eggs will be fertile from the beginning. Always purchase from a reputable breeder to ensure you receive your eggs in good condition and that they are the freshest they can be. Never be tempted to keep eggs after 10 days as the chance of them hatching is low and remember that there is no way of knowing if an egg is fertile or not and for this reason, you will not have a 100% success rate.… Continue reading
Growing Chickens At Home!
If you are planning on raising chickens in the city, the first thing you have to know is, is it legal. It may not be legal either because some cities and towns do not have such law on the books. My town does.
Not everyone smiles at the sound of a rooster crowing in the morning. He’s awake and wants the world to know. As strange as it seems, everyone doesn’t adore the sound of a chicken clucking that she has just laid the perfect egg. Some people get highly motivated to complain about the noise when a rooster announces… Continue reading
Finding the Ideal Chicken Incubator to Hatch Your Own Eggs
Upon deciding to hatch your own chicks, the very first thing you’ll probably want to do is find yourself one of the following:
* A hatchery who will be able to sell you fertilized chicken eggs
* A decent incubator that fits your needs.
The question now is how do you figure out which chicken incubator will work best for you? This tends to become a problem when you don’t know the first thing there is to know about incubators and hatching.
Probably the most important thing to remember about having an incubator is that temperature means everything.
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Building a Chicken Coop – Designing For Comfort to Get More Eggs
It’s a well know fact that well rested and comfortable chickens lay the most eggs. This means that a chicken coop is essential if you plan on getting any chickens. The only problem is that chicken coops can cost a lot of money, but you can save over 50% by building your own. Let’s take a look at what you need to think about before beginning to build your chicken coop.
The first thing to think about is how big should your coop be? As a rule of thumb each chicken takes up about 4 square feet. It’s imperative that… Continue reading