If you’re seriously considering raising chickens in your yard, it’s best to read and carefully judge every one of the following factors before you get your feet wet.
This is to be sure that you’re prepared, ready, willing and able to do what needs to be done to get the maximum out of backyard chicken raising.
Space: Although you do not have to build chicken coops as big as your home, chickens do need enough space to roam in. Ensure that there is sufficient space in your yard where they can do their thing.
Time: Though chickens need little care you need the time to lock then in their coops safely at night and let out again in the morning. They also have to be given clean water and feed daily. Coop cleaning can be done on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis dependent on the amount of chickens you have.
Cost: Although the opening investment may appear high due to feed costs and bedding expenses, chickens usually pay for themselves many times over with their daily eggs, poultry meat and the hours of delight they bring as pets.
How Many: The number of chickens essentially depends on the space you have available. The rough guide is to have three or more because of the quirky group mindset of chickens! And if you want roosters also the suggested ratio is 1 rooster for each 10 hens but you have to know that roosters aren’t necessary for hens to lay eggs!
Neighborhood limitations: Check if your city or city has restrictions on keeping chickens in your property before you begin to build a chicken coop. As a courtesy to your neighbors, it’s a sensible idea to tell them of your scheme (especially if they’re next door neighbors, more so if you’ve got a rooster).
Free Ranging: As much as possible, ensure 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 don’t have a big enough area whereby they can free range, build them a secure pen since they want the fresh air and exercise.
There you are! These are the first steps towards raising chickens and building a chicken coop in your yard.
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