Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
The important things to remember are that chickens must be kept happy and healthy. They
must be kept warm and dry. They must have light. Their coops must be kept to the appro-
priate level of cleanliness. Other things to remember include making sure that you have
selected the appropriate breed of chicken for what you are looking to get out of it as well
as for the climate in which you live. It is important to remember before you ever get started
to check to make sure that it is not illegal or that you do not require a special permit for
raising chickens in the area in which you live.
It is advised that while this topic covers the basics of rearing and raising chickens, to read
up further on the particular breed of chicken that you choose to find out that breed's spe-
cific quirks before getting started fully. One cannot know all there is to know about what
kind of chicken will work best for them by simply reading a single paragraph and while
it is true that this will point you in the right direction, as with the care of any animal, the
more knowledge you have is always better. Some breeds of chicken will have ideal temper-
atures and climates for increased production of eggs, and those tips may not work for other
breeds. Once you have picked out one or two different kinds that you think may work for
you, the next step is to go through and read up on that particular kind of chicken to make
sure that it will work best for what you are trying to do.
Remember, if a chicken does not seem to be the perfect kind for you, there are always
other chickens to take a look at and research. Though we only covered twenty five different
kinds, there are far more out there than that, and you are sure to find the perfect chicken for
you. Another thing to consider down the line will be cross breeding if you choose to have
roosters present; you may not have the ideal chicken to start but after a few generations of
cross breeding, you may find that you have come across the perfect chicken for you.
We hope that this particular topic has provided you with enough information to help you
determine whether raising chickens is something that you really want to do and, if so, we
hope that it has given you enough information to get started on the process. Remember,
the first step is determining what kind of chicken, the next is determining how much room
you have and, consequently, how many chickens that you will be able to have. Then, build
the coop, and finally remember all the key steps to raising and taking care of the chickens
themselves. We wish you happy breeding!