which is better for a business

[mulelover1999]

So if I breed certain colors together I can breed just that color. Right. So if I want to breed say two that look like this

I will get chickens that look like that right?

 

[Stacykins]

Color genetics are not that simple. They are with certain colors, like solid blacks and solid whites. But, for instance, if you breed two birds that are genetically blue together, the offspring will be 25% splash, 50% blue, and 25% black.

I wouldn't even try to guess as to what color your rooster is. He has some crazy mix going on there. His chicks could be any color. Especially when you take into account what alleles may be hidden in there.

So if I breed certain colors together I can breed just that color. Right. So if I want to breed say two that look like this I will get chickens that look like that right?

 

[ChickensRDinos]

I was thinking about starting with selling chicks then working my way up to older birds and more of my own then maybe selling hatching and/or eating egg. I have experience with chickens. I have 8 right now and I am going to sell ones that I don't need and probably get a few more hens and go from there. I am so ready for the commitment. I want to do this for a long time.
I have a question why isn't the Easter egger a known or recognized breed? Is it possible to make it one?

One thing I would really think about before starting to breed any animal as a business is are you ready for the emotional aspect of breeding animals. Not all of the babies are going to make it and no matter how good of a job you do some will be born with defects and problems. You have to know how to deal with illness and vaccines, etc. Do you have a vet? What medical care can you give yourself? You have to be able to take care of them and when necessary cull them. I see a lot of posts on here of people who just started breeding and are very upset when they have to cull chicks - be prepared and decide in advance how you are going to do it. Also, you need to be willing to part with them to sell them. If it is a business you can not get emotionally invested in the animals and it is hard.

 

[Oregon Blues]

I can't help but feel a little concerned for someone who comes onto a public forum and asks what type of animal to make money with. It implies a lack of business knowledge and marketing, not to mention a lack of knowledge about the animals themselves. So, I hope this is just the very start of the studying-about-it stage.

The way to make money with animals is to learn how to provide a service for the owners of the animals. Learn how to AI cows. Train dogs. Groom dogs. Make and sell custom dog food. Do pet sitting. Clean stalls. Make adorable irresistible dog toys or chews. Haul horses. Get a veterinary degree. Do custom butchering. Turn egg shells into Christmas ornaments.

That way, you have no feed costs, no fences, no barns, and if you can't sell enough product this month, your product isn't eating a lot of expensive food or needing medical care.

 

[mulelover1999]

I can't help but feel a little concerned for someone who comes onto a public forum and asks what type of animal to make money with. It implies a lack of business knowledge and marketing, not to mention a lack of knowledge about the animals themselves. So, I hope this is just the very start of the studying-about-it stage.

The way to make money with animals is to learn how to provide a service for the owners of the animals. Learn how to AI cows. Train dogs. Groom dogs. Make and sell custom dog food. Do pet sitting. Clean stalls. Make adorable irresistible dog toys or chews. Haul horses. Get a veterinary degree. Do custom butchering. Turn egg shells into Christmas ornaments.

That way, you have no feed costs, no fences, no barns, and if you can't sell enough product this month, your product isn't eating a lot of expensive food or needing medical care.

i have stated in previous post that i am well aware of all of this and i know alot about animals. I have owened just about every kind of animal so i have lots of experince. and the cost has nothing to do with it. I dont know your costs but ours are fairly cheap.

 

[mulelover1999]

One thing I would really think about before starting to breed any animal as a business is are you ready for the emotional aspect of breeding animals. Not all of the babies are going to make it and no matter how good of a job you do some will be born with defects and problems. You have to know how to deal with illness and vaccines, etc. Do you have a vet? What medical care can you give yourself? You have to be able to take care of them and when necessary cull them. I see a lot of posts on here of people who just started breeding and are very upset when they have to cull chicks - be prepared and decide in advance how you are going to do it. Also, you need to be willing to part with them to sell them. If it is a business you can not get emotionally invested in the animals and it is hard.

I dont have a vet but i am looking for one. I know chickens may have many defects. One of my RIR roosters has slipped tendon so I am aware of that. i have been researching all i can about breeding and raising chickens and researching the best ways to cull them.