I'm a mom of three; a ten year old, 2 year old, and new born. I've always been self sufficient. living off the land with my squirrel, deer or fish I've killed or caught and cleaned myself to feed my family. until I moved to the city. now everything we eat is bought in a store outrageously expensive and pumped full of hormones and other garbage so... I just bought a house and have only an acre of land and decided I need to take matters into my own hands.
I've always loved birds. they are fascinating and amazing creatures. I've raised and hand fed cockatiels in my early twenties and also hatched chickens and ducks for a school project when I was in 7th grade too long ago to remember. I have some knowledge of birds but what I lack in knowledge I over compensate with common sense.
so it comes down to this. I am so pumped about getting to have birds again. and the fact these birds will provide my family and me with food is that much more exciting. I've come to this site to learn and gain as much knowledge as possible before starting this endeavor.
I've narrowed my options to quail or hens only of any breed. or both perhaps. but anyway nice to finally say hi.
I've always loved birds. they are fascinating and amazing creatures. I've raised and hand fed cockatiels in my early twenties and also hatched chickens and ducks for a school project when I was in 7th grade too long ago to remember. I have some knowledge of birds but what I lack in knowledge I over compensate with common sense.
so it comes down to this. I am so pumped about getting to have birds again. and the fact these birds will provide my family and me with food is that much more exciting. I've come to this site to learn and gain as much knowledge as possible before starting this endeavor.
I've narrowed my options to quail or hens only of any breed. or both perhaps. but anyway nice to finally say hi.
and Welcome To BYC! X2 gander007's recommendation that a great place to start reading is the Learning Center, lots of good chicken keeping articles 
