I'm currently working full time, leaving the house about 6:00 am and getting home about 4:30pm.
I don't expect any assistance from family with raising day-old chicks until they graduate to the coop.
Can it be done? And without buying expensive equipment?
Other aspects of the situation:
1. No current hens to brood for me
2. No one in the household to watch chicks for me
3. Chicken pen and coop construction will start in the next couple weeks
Or should I just pay the big money to order pullets?
Suggestions would be appreciated.
Note: I did hatch and brood chicks before but it was 30+ years ago, and I was only working part time.
Thanks.
I don't expect any assistance from family with raising day-old chicks until they graduate to the coop.
Can it be done? And without buying expensive equipment?
Other aspects of the situation:
1. No current hens to brood for me
2. No one in the household to watch chicks for me
3. Chicken pen and coop construction will start in the next couple weeks
Or should I just pay the big money to order pullets?
Suggestions would be appreciated.
Note: I did hatch and brood chicks before but it was 30+ years ago, and I was only working part time.
Thanks.