10 Best Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds - Homesteaders of America
Not everyone can have chickens in their yards or on their property. But if you are interested in getting chickens, here are some things to consider before you decide on breeds from the article below.
Do You Like Chickens?
Do You Have Land?
On average, broiler chickens require about 2-2.5 square feet of housing space, and layer chickens need about 4-4.5 square feet to raise them full-time.
Do You Have Enough Time?
A small flock will take less maintenance and caring time. But you must consider working full-time on your chicken farm for commercial production.
Although, chickens need less maintenance time compared to other farm animals. But involved with some daily routine work. You must regularly check their feeds, watering system, health condition, etc.
You need to clean their house and equipment regularly. When raising layer chickens, you have to collect eggs daily. So, ensure you have time to do all these regularly.
If you can answer yes to all the above, check out the article below.
Chicken dinners are great for inviting people over for Sunday after church! Good old-fashioned chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy feed the hungry and warm the soul. If you don’t have chickens, like me, go to Costco and get those organic babies 2 in 1 package and invite your family and friends over soon.
10 Best Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds - Homesteaders of America