- Jun 5, 2009
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Hi guys,
Feel free to point me to a FAQ or formula if there's a quick and obvious answer to this question. I'm new and browsing through old posts but a bit overwhelmed by everything here.
Anyhoo, I've got about 1/3rd acre with nothing but weeds and young fruit trees I planted this winter. Chickens sound like a great way to a) avoid having to weed eat and mow, b) improve the soil for trees and future plantings c) make compost for the veggie garden, and d) have some eggs for the family.
I'm just wondering how many chickens I should have for such a space. My thought is to let them free range over the 1/3rd acre whenever I'm home and then keep them in a protected run (fenced around and overhead--we have outdoor cats next door) when I'm not here.
Thanks!
Feel free to point me to a FAQ or formula if there's a quick and obvious answer to this question. I'm new and browsing through old posts but a bit overwhelmed by everything here.
Anyhoo, I've got about 1/3rd acre with nothing but weeds and young fruit trees I planted this winter. Chickens sound like a great way to a) avoid having to weed eat and mow, b) improve the soil for trees and future plantings c) make compost for the veggie garden, and d) have some eggs for the family.
I'm just wondering how many chickens I should have for such a space. My thought is to let them free range over the 1/3rd acre whenever I'm home and then keep them in a protected run (fenced around and overhead--we have outdoor cats next door) when I'm not here.
Thanks!