Striver
In the Brooder
- Apr 10, 2015
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Hi all. I've been wanting to keep chickens for awhile now, but the city I currently live in doesn't allow it. But, I'm in the process of buying a farm with a coop and run. I should be able to move in around mid to late May.
For somebody in my position, what would be the best age chickens to get? I've read up on using a brooder, but would it be better to skip that stage your first time? Would the weather (I'm in central Indiana) play a role?
My goal is to have laying hens for awhile until I get a feel for it. Then I'd like to keep meat birds too. Eventually I'd like to breed my own, but I want to take small steps and learn as I go. Thanks in advance.
For somebody in my position, what would be the best age chickens to get? I've read up on using a brooder, but would it be better to skip that stage your first time? Would the weather (I'm in central Indiana) play a role?
My goal is to have laying hens for awhile until I get a feel for it. Then I'd like to keep meat birds too. Eventually I'd like to breed my own, but I want to take small steps and learn as I go. Thanks in advance.