Honestly. Before we got our hatchery chicks. I read, "Raising Chickens for Dummies" . We had EVERYTHING lined up before we even considered preceding our little flock. We started small. Most chicks survive their baby-ness. Some don't. Don't be shocked if all don't. Circle of life. We have done well for our family needs, with excess eggs for extended family. They're amazing, pasture chicken eggs. Protect your flock from predator 's. Protect your garden's from your flock! Good luck!
Honestly. Before we got our hatchery chicks. I read, "Raising Chickens for Dummies" . We had EVERYTHING lined up before we even considered preceding our little flock. We started small. Most chicks survive their baby-ness. Some don't. Don't be shocked if all don't. Circle of life. We have done well for our family needs, with excess eggs for extended family. They're amazing, pasture chicken eggs. Protect your flock from predator 's. Protect your garden's from your flock! Good luck!