Cost of Chickens

[LadiesAndJane]

Yes, you can sell them as soon as they hatch or max around 10 days of age.

You can post in your area when you have the eggs going, then take names of interested parties. That way you have some buyers lined up as soon as they hatch.

 

[Lovem all]

You guys all have such good ideas. I'm excited I asked and even more ready to do it. When's the best time of year?

 

[HappyDuckie]

Any time, except maybe deep in the winter. Try selling them during times hatcheries don't have them, that way you get more business.

 

[Lovem all]

Also I'm glad you like their names.
I named only one of them when they we're chicks (silver) but of course it turned out to be a rooster so and I didn't know to change his name or not so I actually did a poll in my family for his name (Tally was going to match whatever Zeppers got.) It was between Zeppelin, Bowie, Silver and Hurricane.
And Diesel was supposed to be a girl so he was named Star Dust lol.

 

[Lovem all]

That makes a lot of sense to sell them then...supply and demand.

 

[HappyDuckie]

Thats only if you're selling chicks- pullets and cockerels or pairs can be sold whenever, though the best time for them would probably be spring/summer.

 

[Lovem all]

Okay cool. I'm learning lol
You guys are great.

 

[Lovem all]

Also I would keep all the special needs babies.

 

[Lovem all]

And do you have tips for when breeding time comes? Seperating ideas would be helpful. I have barred rocks and black austrolorps as well. Would people mind mixed breads or would pure breeds be worth more?

 

[HappyDuckie]

Pure breeds are always worth more. Though if they are started pullets I doubt anyone would mind it being mixed breed.