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Originally Posted by seaeagle
And I forgot to mention, thinking about raising a few chickens too ( for eggs ), thanks to Sand Hill. Not this year though. Hard to believe they can survive FEDEX or UPS
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Amazingly enough, they do. They have enough nutrients from the last of the yolk when they hatch to keep going for a little while, and there is always a minimum number of chicks to keep the group of them warm during shipment. I've only ever received chicks shipped by USPS, and you have to pick them up at your post office, or at least that is what I've had to do.
Raising hens for your own eggs doesn't really save money, at least in the short term, but they're entertaining, and if managed well will do their part in weeding and insect control. Some breeds are particularly friendly and make good pets. And of course, you'll be forever spoiled as far as fresh eggs go! I don't keep hens at the moment as I do too much travel and would be reluctant to leave a coop unattended for more than a day as we have coyotes, foxes, and bobcats where I live.