{"id":7667,"date":"2022-04-03T06:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T06:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/unitedkingdom\/?p=7667"},"modified":"2024-08-31T15:51:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T15:51:31","slug":"raising-chickens-the-crucial-steps-to-healthy-flock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/uk\/raising-chickens-the-crucial-steps-to-healthy-flock\/","title":{"rendered":"Raising chickens \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the crucial steps to healthy flock"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

So, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve decided to raise chickens. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You know what you want out of your new venture, considered how much space you have for your hens<\/a> and confirmed that you will be abiding by local laws. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The next step on your journey as a back-yard chicken carer\r\nis to make sure you have all your new flock will need to live healthy, happy\r\nlives. And this will depend somewhat upon the age of birds that you will be caring\r\nfor. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Chicks, pullets or hens?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When looking to get your new flock off the ground (excuse\r\nthe pun as chickens can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t actually fly!), a major choice you will need to make\r\nis whether to purchase mature hens, pullets or newly hatched chicks. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While tiny chicks are adorable and it’s incredibly rewarding\r\nseeing them grow into a mature, egg-laying hen, raising chicks also requires a\r\nlot more time, effort and money to ensure they have everything they need to\r\ngrow and develop. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When looking to purchase new chicks, you will need: <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n