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A relative that lives down south is coming to visit tomorrow. He says he wants to get started with raising chickens, and asked that I tell him all the "MUST KNOW basics".
I want to make sure that I cover everything and don't forget EXTREMELY important aspects of raising chickens.
He is planning on getting chicks either very soon, or after winter. Down south their winters can get as low as 32 degrees F, rarely in the 20's.
What do YOU feel is very important for a beginner to know? (You can make a list with bullet points if you'd like).
What beginner breeds do YOU think are best? (I was thinking barred rocks, easter eggers, leghorns)
They are mainly looking for dual purpose birds (meat + eggs)
What do you feed your chickens, and what do you believe is the best feed? (from hatch, all the way to adulthood)
He will be purchasing chicks from TSC, so he is only able to get breeds that will be available there. Does anyone know what month TSC stops selling chicks? I'm not sure if it's different down there (SC), but here in MA, they have stopped selling chicks in August.
If he is not able to get chicks from TSC, what online hatcheries would you recommend (affordable)?
Thanks in advance for any response
I want to make sure that I cover everything and don't forget EXTREMELY important aspects of raising chickens.
He is planning on getting chicks either very soon, or after winter. Down south their winters can get as low as 32 degrees F, rarely in the 20's.
What do YOU feel is very important for a beginner to know? (You can make a list with bullet points if you'd like).
What beginner breeds do YOU think are best? (I was thinking barred rocks, easter eggers, leghorns)
They are mainly looking for dual purpose birds (meat + eggs)
What do you feed your chickens, and what do you believe is the best feed? (from hatch, all the way to adulthood)
He will be purchasing chicks from TSC, so he is only able to get breeds that will be available there. Does anyone know what month TSC stops selling chicks? I'm not sure if it's different down there (SC), but here in MA, they have stopped selling chicks in August.
If he is not able to get chicks from TSC, what online hatcheries would you recommend (affordable)?
Thanks in advance for any response
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