When Raising Chickens What Comes First, the Chicken Or the Poultry Equipment?
There is a movement across the nation, more and more people are starting to raise chickens. Whether it be the state of the economy or people just wanting to get back to the basics – people are looking for ways to be a little more self-sufficient and having eggs supplied by your own backyard chickens is one of many ways.
Along with the interest in raising chickens you need to be aware of some of the poultry equipment required to maintain your new flock. Some people just jump right in without a thought – kind of like I did in the beginning–my husband brought home six chickens and we scrambled around looking for temporary housing until we could build better and something to dispense their feed and water. If you have a choice, first determine what is needed to start raising chickens and then get your chickens.