Hello. I want to raise chickens! I love the idea of fresh eggs in the morning! My Granddad raised chickens for a young company getting started in Arkansas years ago, called Tyson's!
My first order is coming from Ideal on Oct. 20, today is Oct. 11. I have the run built; secure from hawks and rodents! I live in Arizona, so hawks and bobcats are a real problem here. I imagine badgers and raccoons could be also, however, that is why the run was built in a corner of the block wall around my home. And why a structure of netting & shade cloth is secured over the enclosure.
The plans are drawn for the house. I have grown cross-eyed with all the wonderful information on this site, as well as others; and am happy with what I have in mind. Cash is a problem, so while my chicks grow I will save & save! I board horses and sell candles for Gold Canyon Candle Company for my 'lively-hood'. Please check out SmellyCandles.com---for a clean burning long lasting, reasonably priced candle--that will fill your home with fragrance!! Sorry for the shameless plug! A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!
I am waiting for 5 Americana's & 5 Leghorn's! That is so small compared to what most of you do---I know--but I'm scared I'm gonna mess this up! So, I don't want to 'risk' doing something harmful---to too many babies!!
Again, Hello! I am excited and nervous for the arrival of the 'children'! But thrilled for the information contained here!
THANKS!
Carol
My first order is coming from Ideal on Oct. 20, today is Oct. 11. I have the run built; secure from hawks and rodents! I live in Arizona, so hawks and bobcats are a real problem here. I imagine badgers and raccoons could be also, however, that is why the run was built in a corner of the block wall around my home. And why a structure of netting & shade cloth is secured over the enclosure.
The plans are drawn for the house. I have grown cross-eyed with all the wonderful information on this site, as well as others; and am happy with what I have in mind. Cash is a problem, so while my chicks grow I will save & save! I board horses and sell candles for Gold Canyon Candle Company for my 'lively-hood'. Please check out SmellyCandles.com---for a clean burning long lasting, reasonably priced candle--that will fill your home with fragrance!! Sorry for the shameless plug! A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!
I am waiting for 5 Americana's & 5 Leghorn's! That is so small compared to what most of you do---I know--but I'm scared I'm gonna mess this up! So, I don't want to 'risk' doing something harmful---to too many babies!!
Again, Hello! I am excited and nervous for the arrival of the 'children'! But thrilled for the information contained here!
THANKS!
Carol
