can beak- trimmed forage?

[Silverlocks]

I have not bought my chickens yet--I need advice.

I want them to do as much foraging as possible, and I would also like to have eggs as soon as possible. (also, chickie season is winding down) So, I have been considering getting started pullets from MMH. But they are beak trimmed.

Will that adversely their bug catching?

 

[Wynette]

It's difficult for them to forage...I've seen them tilt their heads sideways, but some just don't quite figure it out.

I would strongly recommend checking www.craigslist.com or www.bestfarmbuys.com or even search around on BYC. You can most always find someone that has layin hens available for sale.

Best of luck!