Anyone have them? One day sometime in the next 10 years or so, I'd like to aquire some. I used to ride horses, but I've never dealt with having chickens. Any info? I know that it can be expensive and time-consuming to deal with horses. What about chickens?
Chickens are pretty easy to keep, are they going to be outside or inside ones? if they are going to be outside make sure they have shelter, and you have to adjust their body temps as well, apart from that they are easy to keep. Are you going to have hens or have a boy as well, if your getting a boy one - be prepared for the early morning wake up - everyday lol
I was thinking of having outdoor chickens. Of course, if I get them, I'll set up a place for them to roost. Not sure if I'll get a rooster. What's that thing about adjusting their body temperature? Looks like I have some research to do.
Yeah when they are youngish put them in a shed type thing for a few weeks with no heater etc. Look it up because im not 100 % sure about it, basically they need to learn to regulate their own body tempertures etc. x
Well chickens taste way better than horse, so I am all about chicken. I have a lb in my fridge just waiting for tomorrow night.
Well, hmm... not sure if I actually want to eat the chickens. I suppose it's an option. I was actually thinking of having them to get the eggs.
If you are going to have both chickens and horses, I advise keeping them apart. Chickens aren't the cleanest animals and sometimes carry pests, such as bot eggs, which horses catch easily.
If you are going to have both chickens and horses, I advise keeping them apart. Chickens aren't the cleanest animals and sometimes carry pests, such as bot eggs, which horses catch easily.
Hello! If you want eggs you will have to get laying hens and a rooster. If you are just after meat you get meat birds and don’t need a rooster. I had chickens and ducks and found the ducks smarter plus their eggs were very nice. Having farm animals is cool and fun but it’s a bit of work and expense. And they have to be taking care of in all types of weather and if your not feeling well they still have to be taking care of. Any way you have a while to think about it and hope you think a little bit about including a pair of ducks. Cheers and happy trails if you get a hoarse!
this is dilli,,, not hhb, chickens as peeps or young babies for those who dont know, need to be warm for the first 3 weeks of life, adjusting lamps etc down gradually,,,, no rooster is needed if you dont need fertilized eggs or eggs that will hatch.... chickens lay eggs without a male regardless... chickens should be kept away from other livestoock in enclosed areas, if they all range,, then its a bit different, horses on the other hand,,,, need space, time n $$$$ n most here in the states aint too keen upon eattin a horse once its raised up n grown,,,, therefore most horses just wind up as an expensive hobby rather than something useful.... goats are much more fun , profitable in the end, cheaper n good eattin
my older sister raises chickens and growing up my family always had tons of horses. i lived on a farm. my sister keeps her cickesns in a coop outside and mostly uses the eggs. they are the most poiled egg layers i swear!LOL...and horses are a much bigger responsibility. they have much more maintenance then the chickens of course, but having land to let them roam is the best decision IMO
OH! almost forgot...i suggest goats for ya also. I LOVE GOATS. Especially nubians. they can be the best animaol investment you've ever had
I have 3 horses kept on the farm here I live, I wouldnt suggest having them unless you are totally prepared to sear your entire life to them, it changes weither or not you go on vacation, it's not like you can just leave the country. Also they are very expensive, we spend over $1000 on hay alone in a year, plus $1500 straw for bedding, and grain on top of that. Pluse equipment if you plan on riding, it's very expensive. Also, I've found that my horses hate anything with wings and will chase them so I dont think you should keep chickens and horses together.
Hmmm... If you get chickens preferably get them all from the same group and keep them in that group (don't introduce new chickens) to help protect them from dis-ease. Also A large chicken needs about 4 1/2 square feet of coop space per chicken it's about half that size i think for smaller chickens. Ummm... yeah make sure your coop is big enough to fit them comfortably during the winter (if you live in a cold area) If you don't they could start cannibalizing each other in such a case tack up some salt pork for them to eat til they get over it. Make sure the floor of your chicken coop is really solid so rats can't get in it. A layer of concrete over a thick stone/rock/sand/clay whatever floor. Nothing like a flock of chickens wondering through the yard.. Feed them leftover kitchen scraps or make your compost pile open to them, they love it. www.backyardchickens.com has some good information. Horses are a lot more costly... and require much more care.
haha! that is not true. ive kept chickens for ages and can answer most questions you have about them. in order to get eggs, all you need is some happy hens and a place where they feel comfortable to lay (unless you dont mind hunting down random eggs lol). they can be any breed, although some lay much better than others. no rooster is necessary unless you want chicks. chickens are great and not very expensive, you can even sell the eggs to pay for the food. horses on the other had are an immense amount of work and unless you are super committed and knowlegable, you really shouldnt get them. try leasing one and doing all of the feeding, mucking, etc to see if you can deal with it. you also need to have a large excess of money to support a horse (well, two horses really, they should have company. a goat or sheep or donkey will do too).
