My father came on a Sunday to help my housemates and I construct a chicken coop in our yard. We used an existing structure left behind by the last tenants, a wooden playhouse, and extended out. The only main thing left that we would like to do is build a living roof.
We have 3 hens and rooster, all heritage breeds purchased from . Though you do not need a rooster to get eggs, the place we got them only sells their birds in groups of 3 hens and a rooster. I have had great experiences with roosters in the past and we all wanted to experience the cycle of life bring baby chickens to our little herd. The rooster is like the chief and they like to stay close by him. They free range all day, eating spring sprouts, worms, and grubs. Their diet is supplemented with high quality grain, and they are gifting us beautifully rich orange eggs, about 1 per bird, per day.
Chickens are such a pleasure!! They have pleasant personalities and are fun to watch and interact with. Not the mention the freshest, best quest quality eggs you can get!! I recommend them in any garden. And yes, hens (not roosters) have a home in many suburban and urban yards.
0 comments:
Post a Comment