I thought someday is like to breed puppies...but...

[SoORchick73]

A couple of things to consider: Your local market and what you need to do to ship chicks. I don't know what the rules and regulations are for shipping, but you do need to figure that out before you start hatching and selling. (I realize you probably already know that, but there are people in the world who jump into something with both feet before researching, and then have no idea what to do when they need to do it,) You also need a plan for the ones that don't sell, and for the older hens that you'd be replacing with the younger ones. Do you have enough room, time and money to keep them until they die on their own? (You've already mentioned that they are decimating a hillside - and once that's been stripped of vegetation, they will move on to the next green area to destroy) How many coops do you have? How big? Will you need to spend money on more coops for them? Can you process them yourself? Do you have someone willing to take them off your hands? Are you in an area where other people raise chickens? Or where chickens are easily kept? These are just a few things that you need to keep in mind. I hope you can make it work for you. 

I have a very large barn, but I am definitely one to research EVERYTHING before I start. I definitely need to factor in all those things. Thank you

 

[bobbi-j]

I have a very large barn, but I am definitely one to research EVERYTHING before I start. I definitely need to factor in all those things. Thank you

I have a confession to make.. I'm usually one who wants to jump in with both feet. My DH has pulled me back from many a cliff. (probably pulling me back with one hand, while wanting to push me off with the other....

) All those questions are ones I could hear him asking me if I suggested undertaking such a project. I wish you well if you decide to go ahead with this endeavor!