Hi I am new to this but from what I understand about broilers is that they will break their legs when they get over 8 weeks old, and their body grows faster than their skin so they do lose their feathers. They get so heavy so fast they will get to heavy for their legs. That is what I was told...
Hello! I am also starting to raise chickens and the only local ordinance I found was to be no livestock in the city limits from 1977. Not sure if I should go to the next city council meeting or just claim MRTFA if found out. I live in Durand Mi
Hello! I am new and I live in Durand, Mi. I have recently bought 3 buff orphingtons, and 5 cornish x. This website has been great for information. Our city ordinance prohibits livestock in the city, but I am going to try the right to farm approach. Hope it works! this forum has been a...
I just recently decided to raise chickens, sell a few eggs, and when I called my city hall of Durand (tiny town in shiawasee county which is a huge farming community) I was suprised to hear they were not allowed due to city ordinances. So I looked online and found this site, and I am going to...