Interest in starting a new flock

[Suburban-nite]

We've been sheltering in place for 5 weeks as a result of Covid-19 spreading in our area. My spouse thinks it would be a good idea to secure our food source by starting a chicken flock. My kiddos joined 4H this year. My kids were introduced to chickens, and were so elated that my spouse gave the thumbs up on starting our own flock.

I'd like this to be an STEM and entrepreneurial experience for them.

Any suggestions?

 

[BGcoop]

Plan and build your coop and run first. Build bigger than you think you need to account for “chicken math”. If you are looking for a school type project, consider incubating your own eggs so the kids can track the development through candling and learn about temperature and humidity, etc.
HAVE FUN!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with your future chicken adventure!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC.

Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Good link to read before building a coop / run - Space requirements

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you!
I agree, build your coop and run before you get chicks. They grow faster than you would expect! And build bigger than you think you would need. Good luck, and have fun with your new chickens!!

 

[N F C]

Best of luck with all your plans and always feel free to ask questions!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Set your goals, plan, prepare, and you will be successful.

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Miss Lydia]

~Welcome to BYC~

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Good luck with your plans.