- May 6, 2014
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I have always wanted to be a chicken farmer. It is a dream that I have had for some time. My family also is supportive, my kids are downright eager. The idea of free eggs is great but more so is the idea of self sufficiency that comes through managing your own livestock.
We finally took the plunge and 3 weeks ago I bought 30 chicks. Soon, however they were all dead. catastrophe!! Undaunted but with heavy heart I purchased another batch of 30 a week later. These 30 also quickly died. Not wanting my dream to die as well I went and bought another 30 chickens yesterday.
I want to be a chicken farmer but it is obvious that I need some help. Perhaps some of you veteran chicken farmers can tell me what I am doing wrong. I think I have it narrowed down to two things. Either I am planting the chicks too deep or too close together.
In all seriousness my family planning to raise chickens in our back yard. The information that is found on this site will help us to be successful. Thanks all.
Chip
We finally took the plunge and 3 weeks ago I bought 30 chicks. Soon, however they were all dead. catastrophe!! Undaunted but with heavy heart I purchased another batch of 30 a week later. These 30 also quickly died. Not wanting my dream to die as well I went and bought another 30 chickens yesterday.
I want to be a chicken farmer but it is obvious that I need some help. Perhaps some of you veteran chicken farmers can tell me what I am doing wrong. I think I have it narrowed down to two things. Either I am planting the chicks too deep or too close together.
In all seriousness my family planning to raise chickens in our back yard. The information that is found on this site will help us to be successful. Thanks all.
Chip
