I was on CL "looking" when I saw someone giving away a chick that was being pecked on. It turned out to be a cockerel, which I couldn't keep in my area so I rehired him. But then I was hooked, asked the person if she had chicks which she did. They turned out to be a pair so rehome...to a 4H member. Called the lady again & she made me an offer ... Raise chicks for her until they're 8wks, pick what I want and we're even.
It worked but then she had enough confidence in my ability so I started raising hatchlings until there were 8wks then they'd go back to her. I did this for a bit (2013 - 2016) it was fun and learned so much & joined BYC.
Hubby built several coops and a brooder, the last Chicken House he build (2016) is my favorite (sold the others) 8x12x7 walk in. My brooder is in the patio 3x8x2 which I can section off depending how much space I need. It fills in as my emergency housing when we have severe storms.
I've tried "quitting" chickens several times but always return![Love :love :love](/styles/byc-smilies/love.gif)
It worked but then she had enough confidence in my ability so I started raising hatchlings until there were 8wks then they'd go back to her. I did this for a bit (2013 - 2016) it was fun and learned so much & joined BYC.
Hubby built several coops and a brooder, the last Chicken House he build (2016) is my favorite (sold the others) 8x12x7 walk in. My brooder is in the patio 3x8x2 which I can section off depending how much space I need. It fills in as my emergency housing when we have severe storms.
I've tried "quitting" chickens several times but always return
![Love :love :love](/styles/byc-smilies/love.gif)