Having a mommy hen is the very best way to expand your flock.
But if you are just getting started - what is the best way to go about it?
- Buy hens that are ready to lay?
- Or start with baby chicks?
As always, the Permaculture answer is: It depends.
That is an answer that always drives me just a bit crazy!
In this episode, I try to give an overview of the pros and cons of either way of starting the great adventure called becoming a chicken keeper!
Listen to episode 146 here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/sustainablelivingpodcast/SLP_146_Getting_started-Chicken.mp3
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