We started a small flock of laying chicks this spring. We live in an urban area one street over from Main Street and in a historic district. We have a flock of 12 consisting of 4 Barred Plymouth Rock, 2 Buff Orpingtons, and 6 Americaunas of varying colors. We want to raise chickens for lots of reasons, especially to help our children (12 and 8 year old boys) understand the food chain and what it takes to get food on the table. So far, we are really enjoying our chicks (they are almost two months old now). Our coop is in the works. I now know why buying a coop premade is so expensive. Even with salvaged materials, we are spending way more than I thought we would. But our chicks will live in a Coop Mahal with a home that blends in well in our neighborhood.
