How Do You Raise Chickens In The Backyard?
You will have a sure source of entertainment if you decide to raise chickens in your backyard. You will need to do some preparations and a little research before your new guests arrive. Once you have a few things set up, you are ready to watch your chickens grow. Check with any city or county ordinances or covenants applicable to your area. Ensure that you have adequate space in your backyard. Make a list of needed supplies to start your chicken coop. Decide if your chickens are going to be free range (they wander around) or fenced in, and decide on the size of a chicken coop (small, medium or large). Confine very young chicks in some type of fenced-in area so they will be safe from predators. Make sure you have the following for the first 60 days: supplies for clean housing, adequate temperature, and of course food and water. Note that chicks must be kept inside (or in a heated brooder using a light bulb and reflector) until their feathers grow, at around five to eight weeks of age, d
