How Do You Decide About Raising Chickens, The Pros And Cons?
Raising chickens is often considered an easy way of producing livestock for either enjoyment or profit. Before setting up that backyard chicken flock or trying to have a free range chicken operation, there are many factors that should be considered. Consider and write a list of the reasons for raising chickens before buying a poultry flock. Of all the major livestock, chickens can be the cheapest and easiest to raise. They can be made to pay for themselves under the right conditions, and there is nothing to compare to farm fresh eggs. A feeling of independence can be had by raising chickens for eggs and meat and they are a great way to teach children responsibility. Chickens, while they do require their own space, don’t need much and they are good recyclers and suppliers of fertilizer. Then there is the joy factor. There is nothing like watching the poultry flock grow, hatching out baby chicks, getting to know chicken habits, and being a part of their life cycle. Consider and list out