Rent The Chicken, a company that will set you up. If you want to try raising chickens and have you own organic eggs, but, you aren't sure how to go about it or if you're really up for it, this company may be for you.
HERE is their website. For 2 hens that are already laying and a moveable coop it's about $400.00 dollars. Many areas get free delivery.
There's one of the coops. I think it's quite nice, actually. You could definitely move that and save on chicken feed. $400 sounds like a lot for this, but, you get hens that are guaranteed to lay within two days of arriving and come with this coop and instructions. Also, if at the end of the peak egg production time (Winter) you can call the company and they remove the whole shebang and give you the option of having it all back in the Spring. I don't think $400 is unreasonable for what you get or for the fun your kids would have gathering eggs, without being committed to chicken raising for life.
They claim this cage would work in Winter, if you chose to keep them, but, I say not if you live where it's cold or gets lots of snow. Unless you can put it inside a garage. Or perhaps on a table up high. I still think you'd need insulation for your chickies. Anyway, if you fall in love with the chickens, you have the option of adopting them and keeping the coop for a fee. (I think it's $200.)
Well, anyhow, it's a nice option, I think. It cost me quite a bit to build my coop and I still need to build on insulated bed boxes before winter. Mine are pets, so their various feeds and toys have cost me too. I think this company's price is fair. Some people just can't build for shit, and I'm one of them.
They also have a Hatch The Chicken program kids (and adults) would love. As a former teacher, I would have flipped out if a parent donated this to my classroom. Imagine the fun!
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Looks like I'd love it. The city would find out and come after me with fines up the yazoo. Besides, I'd get attached, and I'm tired of having my heart ripped out. And even more hate for the gov-ment. Sure would be a great experience for me though. And are you getting eggs? Must be exciting. Are they coming with you to the new house?
I think this would work for some people. I don't know how they can guarantee that anyone using this will have eggs in two days. Maybe they only use white leghorns that are establish layers, and count on them not being stressed by the move. I have read accounts of birds who did not lay for weeks after a move.
Interesting idea, and nice for kids and adults if it works out. The little coop is cute, and you could probably move it around far easier than what I have. I wonder what the turnover on birds is, because leghorns are usually only kept through their most productive years. Maybe one or two, before they are shipped off to become soup.
On a totally unrelated note, I am just watching CNN, about hackers hacking into Chrysler vehicles while vehicles are in use. Totally creepy. Wired. Com researchers were able to control the radio, and keep the driver from turning down the volume or changing the channel, control the air conditioner, the windshield wipers, the window spray, and eventually prevent it from moving, no matter how he pushed the gas, while he was on a very busy road. I am amazed that this can be done.
Christina
Some people say their chickens withstand freezing winters very well but have a lot of trouble with the heat. I echo Border's comments - getting attached and sick of heartbreak - but I love reading about other people's chickies and pets etc. Keeps me going. Love the rent a chicken thing - it would take the worry out of commitment when you just don't know how you'd manage it.
Border, I thought you could keep chickens in town almost anywhere. It's Roosters they don't like. My Rooster is an a-hole, but, pretty quiet. Nope, no eggs yet, but, I think Mama Cass is getting read to. I really don't care about eggs, but, now that one is a rooster, I will have to gather and fridge them right away.
I was just interrupted by the worlds cutest kitten climbing in to my lap. OMG this little teensy thing is such a fireball. She fears nothing. Now she's worn out from cat and coon fighting, which she instigates and wants to be loved on. i'll be back soon.
Hey! Sorry that I haven't been around much! Been having computer trouble so watching Netflix instead. But I'm still here. Just wanted to say what an awesome picture that was of you on the beach, head and shoulders above all the hotties of today. And all au naturaal! Definitely one of natures wonders. I would have posted it under the picture but you might not have found it because its so long ago.
Little Billy had a Hatch the Chicken at his little Mother's Day Out school. It was super cool. I enjoyed looking at it when I would drop him off. And all of the kids loved it. Of course I wondered what did they do with the chicks once the eggs hatched...meant to ask but I forgot.
As long as their coop is free from drafts and has ventilation, there's no need for insulation. They fluff up and huddle together when it's cold. Heat lamps and such don't do them any favors, unless you want them to get frostbite. (which I know you don't)
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