Hello,
I'm looking for a mentor in the Norfolk, Virginia area. I've been reading and researching backyard chickens for a while, but I'm still hesitant to just toss a couple of hens in the yard and hope for the best. I know that chicks are inexpensive, but I'm not willing to sacrifice lives (even chickens) just because I don't have the skill, knowledge, or ability.
I'm also at a loss when it comes to laws concerning chicken sales. I only want two or three, but the law (city? state?) dictates that no fewer than six can be sold. So I'm also looking for someone to go "halves" with me once I'm confident enough to truly get started.
I'd like hens that are easy for a novice to raise and which are fairly good egg producers.
Thanks in advance,
David
I'm looking for a mentor in the Norfolk, Virginia area. I've been reading and researching backyard chickens for a while, but I'm still hesitant to just toss a couple of hens in the yard and hope for the best. I know that chicks are inexpensive, but I'm not willing to sacrifice lives (even chickens) just because I don't have the skill, knowledge, or ability.
I'm also at a loss when it comes to laws concerning chicken sales. I only want two or three, but the law (city? state?) dictates that no fewer than six can be sold. So I'm also looking for someone to go "halves" with me once I'm confident enough to truly get started.
I'd like hens that are easy for a novice to raise and which are fairly good egg producers.
Thanks in advance,
David