Waiting on little chickys to get here.. Hi

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Chickens are not self sustainable unless you grow your own chicken feed and enough to last through the winter. Still have to go purchase feed at the store or elevator. I believe most people when they say they have time now is because they have time to build the coop and run they could never get to before. I bought my chickens spring of 2019 but wanted some for years it just took me a few years before I got around to making a coop and run for them to stay. I have also found that chickens really are not that much work. I change their water once a day make sure they are fed, collect eggs and spend some quality time with them. (as they are my pets not just live stock) The most work is when I have to clean their coop out which takes about 2/3 hours once every 3 weeks minus the minor spot cleanings every so often. My coop is 25 x 15 feet with a cement floor. This spring it will get a good pressure wash the next time I clean.
 
Angileen said:
Chickens are not self sustainable unless you grow your own chicken feed and enough to last through the winter. Still have to go purchase feed at the store or elevator. I believe most people when they say they have time now is because they have time to build the coop and run they could never get to before. I bought my chickens spring of 2019 but wanted some for years it just took me a few years before I got around to making a coop and run for them to stay. I have also found that chickens really are not that much work. I change their water once a day make sure they are fed, collect eggs and spend some quality time with them. (as they are my pets not just live stock) The most work is when I have to clean their coop out which takes about 2/3 hours once every 3 weeks minus the minor spot cleanings every so often. My coop is 25 x 15 feet with a cement floor. This spring it will get a good pressure wash the next time I clean.
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For most people probably, but I didn't have anybody to watch my stuff when I was driving. So I didn't want any pets when I head out on the truck not knowing if I'll be back in 2 days or 3 weeks.
 
Angileen said:
Chickens are not self sustainable unless you grow your own chicken feed and enough to last through the winter. Still have to go purchase feed at the store or elevator. I believe most people when they say they have time now is because they have time to build the coop and run they could never get to before. I bought my chickens spring of 2019 but wanted some for years it just took me a few years before I got around to making a coop and run for them to stay. I have also found that chickens really are not that much work. I change their water once a day make sure they are fed, collect eggs and spend some quality time with them. (as they are my pets not just live stock) The most work is when I have to clean their coop out which takes about 2/3 hours once every 3 weeks minus the minor spot cleanings every so often. My coop is 25 x 15 feet with a cement floor. This spring it will get a good pressure wash the next time I clean.
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Your coop is huge! How many chickens do you have?
 

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