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I don't know why this thread dropped off my radar, but there are a few comments I would like to add my 2 cents worth on... For me, it was helpful to consider my chickens more like livestock than pets. If you ever want to sell eggs, pet chickens will be expensive. To keep costs down, you have...

Thanks for the shout out. Here is a link to the thread I started on Harvesting my Chicken Run Compost - Black Gold!

:caf Just for your info, the rule-of-thumb for having a backyard flock is about 4-6 birds for a typical family of 4. That will keep you in fresh eggs. If you are talking about getting 30-40 egg laying chickens, then you are looking at a small business. What is your goal with your chickens...