- Dec 27, 2013
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I just saw someone else post an introduction from Chicago so it seems like the area is getting ready for more chickens!
I'm tossing about the idea of chickens starting this spring. While I was growing up, I raised pheasants in the suburbs so I'm semi aware of care needed to take care of fowl.
I do have a couple questions that I can't seem to sort out browsing the threads. Mainly because there's SO much info, I don't know what I should follow.
I'm not concerned about coops or runs, as I have an idea in my head where and what I'll do for that. (except winterizing. I can't believe the chickens will produce enough of their own body heat in the winter!)
My main question is, given the climate (into negative temps in winter and can reach 90's in summer) and that I have two young children who I would like to be able to interact with the chickens (they're 5 & 6), I don't know what kind of chickens would be best for our situation, especially starter chickens. If I should post this question elsewhere, please let me know.
Also, I was trying to work up a general annual cost of raising chickens and that seems to be all over the board as well.
I'm so glad I ran into this website and board!
Jenn
I'm tossing about the idea of chickens starting this spring. While I was growing up, I raised pheasants in the suburbs so I'm semi aware of care needed to take care of fowl.
I do have a couple questions that I can't seem to sort out browsing the threads. Mainly because there's SO much info, I don't know what I should follow.
I'm not concerned about coops or runs, as I have an idea in my head where and what I'll do for that. (except winterizing. I can't believe the chickens will produce enough of their own body heat in the winter!)
My main question is, given the climate (into negative temps in winter and can reach 90's in summer) and that I have two young children who I would like to be able to interact with the chickens (they're 5 & 6), I don't know what kind of chickens would be best for our situation, especially starter chickens. If I should post this question elsewhere, please let me know.
Also, I was trying to work up a general annual cost of raising chickens and that seems to be all over the board as well.
I'm so glad I ran into this website and board!

Jenn