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Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by GaNewChick, Apr 8, 2009.

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  1. Apr 8, 2009 #1
    GaNewChick

    GaNewChick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I apologize if this has been asked before.

    I read where many of you hatch large numbers of chicks, and/or buy them in large quantities. My guestions are:

    Do you raise chickens for the eggs?
    Do you raise them for pleasure?
    Do you raise and eat them?
    Do you raise them and sell?

    Thanks!
     
  3. Apr 8, 2009 #2
    Eastins Eggs

    Eastins Eggs Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I raise them for eggs.
     
  5. Apr 8, 2009 #3
    columbiacritter

    columbiacritter Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Yes to all the questions.
    I sell the extra chicks.
    I sell eggs
    I enjoy having them as pets
    and the pain in the backside roosters go in the stew pot.
     
    Last edited: Apr 8, 2009
  7. Apr 8, 2009 #4
    Mandalina

    Mandalina Chillin' With My Peeps

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    i am raising mine for eggs and companionship...lol. jk, they are also family pets.
     
  9. Apr 8, 2009 #5
    B. Saffles Farms

    B. Saffles Farms Mr. Yappy Chickenizer

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    I sell some chicks, I raise some for eggs, and I raise some to sell.
     
  11. Apr 9, 2009 #6
    MNmommy

    MNmommy Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I just got chickens this year and I got them as pets and for their eggs but mostly pets.
     
  13. Apr 9, 2009 #7
    Buckhorn Farm

    Buckhorn Farm OLD Country Girl

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    after years without chickens, i now have 23 chicks and am looking forward to eggs, and meat and they are tons of pleasure:)
     

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