I have promoted edible landscapes for years and often on here as well. Using fruit/nut bearing trees and shrubs, having a "garden" in flower beds, pots, etc. Are all ways to supplement food for you and your chickens and take up no space (because you are replacing ornamental plants with more...
Agreed. My point was that those who develop a strong emotional attachment to their flock that they've previously been able to support with store bought feed, may suddenly find themselves with a tough fact to face.
More true for those who keep chickens as livestock, have the space to free range, and live in warmer climates. Im fortunate enough to fit the bill except the warm climate, but now that spring is here, we are in good shape.
For those who see their birds more as pets, its going to be hard for...
I was at our local TSC today when one of their employees said that they heard the local Walmart was planning to close. Then the TSC manager was speaking with the employees about the potential for them to close as well.
I bought my usual 100lbs of feed wondering if i should have gotten more...