i need opnions...

[missy_cbell21]

i've been reading alot on chickens and still don't have all the start up money for the coop, i am wondering if there is any reasons not too get day old chicks and raise them until time too go outside then find them new homes. what i am really concerned about is if there would be any issues with separating them after being together for 6 weeks? i am having chicken fever and really want some fluffy bottoms running around this empty playpen and can't imagine waiting until the end of the year too build the coop i want. is there a market for 6 week old chicks of either sex? i need opinions here, am i just being too impatient and should wait for my forever flock or is this a good way too start and cool the fever.
i also have too add though that i have not found out 100% about the laws/ordinances here about chickens, so i may never have my outside flock so this may be an ongoing thing if there are no reasons not too go on with my plan.

 

[MidnightChickenLover]

I beleive that you would atleast a small coop or chicken trailor just because you never know if you will sell them all before hand, need to separate them, want to keep them.. etc. It doesn't take much money to build a chicken tractor..

 

[missy_cbell21]

i thought about that but i am only thinking about getting 4-6 chicks. i am looking for plans for a tractor but can't find one that would do well on our property because it is not level at all. we have lots of small ditches.

 

[fargosmom]

There was an interesting article in the last issue of "Backyard Poultry" about a pair of girls who started a business "starting" chicks as you describe . . . they would get them thru the chicky stage and sell them when they were ready to start laying, for people who want laying hens without the hassle of heat lamps, chick starter, etc. You might be able to make it work . . . you could put a few posts offering started pullets on craigslist and you might have plenty of interest - you might just have a new career ahead of you!

 

[raspeary]

It might work, but what are you going to do when the chicks outgrow their brooder? Which they do fast.

What if you get attached to them.

I think coming from one impatient person to another, you should wait till you get a coop.