{"id":683,"date":"2017-10-25T15:37:05","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T20:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/?p=683"},"modified":"2024-08-31T11:50:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T16:50:05","slug":"how-can-i-raise-my-own-chickens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/how-can-i-raise-my-own-chickens\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Raise My Own Chickens?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the cluck!? When it comes to raising your own chickens, there\u2019s a lot to consider. You probably already know the benefits of backyard chickens, like the ability to produce your own food, or the chance to teach children how to care for animals. Before you get started with a backyard coop, though, here are some other important things to think about &#8211; and some pretty awesome <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/\">pet care services<\/a><\/span> to help you out along the way!<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>1. Know your town\/city\/county&#8217;s legal ordinances<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first: make sure it\u2019s legal to raise chickens in your yard. Things like property size, proximity of neighbors, and health codes often affect whether you can or cannot have chickens of your own. If you\u2019re one of the many wondering \u201cIs it legal to own chickens in my area?\u201d, check out your local town or city\u2019s ordinance guide. This may mean a phone call, a trip to town hall, or just a quick Google search, but it\u2019s worth avoiding trouble or fines down the road!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0Decide whether to hatch, raise, or &#8230;rent?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next comes the age-old decision: chicken or the egg? Do you want to raise your chickens after they\u2019ve hatched, or do you want to incubate and hatch the chicks yourself? The hatching process can be quite tedious, so if you\u2019re just starting off, chances are you\u2019ll want to work with a local farm or hatchery to pick up newborn chicks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other factors will help steer which breed of chicken to choose. Is your main goal to supply your morning omelets? If so, you\u2019ll want \u201clayers.\u201d Layers are breeds, like White Leghorns or Rhode Island Reds, bred specifically to produce eggs (up to 280 a year!). If you\u2019re looking for eggs <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meat, then Jersey Giants or Delaware Heritage birds are two breeds better suited for you. For smaller properties with less land available, you may opt for a bantam chicken vs. a standard size chicken. Bantams are smaller and produce smaller eggs, but require less space. It\u2019s also possible to mix breeds within a flock, so don\u2019t fret if you\u2019re not sure which to begin with!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s another option you might not be aware of: you can actually<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rent<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chickens to \u201ctry out\u201d the idea of a backyard brood without the long-term commitment. Services like &#8216;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent The Chicken&#8217;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and &#8216;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Easy Chicken&#8217;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supply everything you need: \u00a0portable chicken coops, egg-laying hens, feed, dishes, and instructions on how to keep your feathered friends happy!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-687\" style=\"width: 777px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/tending_to_backyard_coop.png\" alt=\"family with backyard coop\" width=\"777\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/tending_to_backyard_coop.png 777w, https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/tending_to_backyard_coop-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/tending_to_backyard_coop-768x507.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rental services like The Easy Chicken make it &#8211; well, easy! &#8211; to try out the idea of backyard chickens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>3. Create your coop<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to get started with chickens of your own, a good coop is crucial. How big should my chicken coop structure be, you ask? You\u2019ll want to factor around 1-2 sq. feet of space per bird. Sure, you can DIY your own, but we recommend leaving the coop building up to the experts!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced coop builders create chicken coops from high-quality materials and often include beneficial features, like easy-to-clean deep litter systems, heating lamps, and more. B<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eautifully handcrafted coops of all shapes and sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_686\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-686\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/custom_chicken_coop.png\" alt=\"large custom chicken coop\" width=\"701\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/custom_chicken_coop.png 701w, https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/custom_chicken_coop-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Custom-built coops can be made to fit any size or style &#8211; just check out this masterpiece from Carolina Coops!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also recommended to create an outdoor run for your chickens to roam in. They love the freedom to explore, but creating a fence using chicken wire will help to keep them safe and secure!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Care for your chickens<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that their home is established, it\u2019s time to bring in the hens! Be sure to have plenty of chicken feed available, as well as veggie scraps and even grass clippings. The average hen will eat about a quarter pound of feed per day. An abundance of water is equally as important, especially for egg production.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-685\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chicken_eating_blueberries.png\" alt=\"hen eating berries\" width=\"609\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chicken_eating_blueberries.png 609w, https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chicken_eating_blueberries-276x300.png 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Berries and seeds make a great treat for your hens. Source: The Easy Chicken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickens are generally a lower-maintenance animal, but it is important to arrange care if you\u2019ll be out of your home for an extended period of time! Schedule a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">farm-sitting service<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ensure your brood is tended to while you\u2019re on vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, be sure to put your and your chickens\u2019 health at the forefront. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/hire\/pet-nutritionist\">Hire a pet nutritionist<\/a><\/span> if need be. Keep their coop tidy by removing wet bedding, and scoop up loose feathers and droppings with a small shovel. Completely replace hay and bedding at least once a month to keep things fresh! Regularly scan your brood for clear and alert eyes, cut-free feet and clean, bug-free feathers. If any of your hens appear to be sick or injured, seek out a veterinarian <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immediately. Above all, be sure to wash your hands every time you handle your flock. Chickens can carry salmonella, so regularly sanitize any shoes, gloves, or tools used in the coop and store them outside of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\u201cBut wait, do I need a rooster for my chickens!?\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VERY common misconception is that you\u2019ll need a rooster in the mix in order for your chickens to produce eggs. <\/span><b>You don\u2019t!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hens produce eggs without any help from a rooster. In fact, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reason you\u2019ll ever want a rooster is if you\u2019re planning to breed chicks of your own &#8211; or if you want to wake your neighbors before dawn!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the ins and outs of owning your own backyard chickens, you can put together your flock without ruffling any feathers. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-684\" style=\"width: 774px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cute_kids_holding_chicken.png\" alt=\"cute kids holding chicken\" width=\"774\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cute_kids_holding_chicken.png 774w, https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cute_kids_holding_chicken-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cute_kids_holding_chicken-768x516.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: The Easy Chicken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What the cluck!? 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