To set up a farm to raise chickens to make meat, eggs, or both, you need to do a good planning and budget. You should also pay close attention to consumer preferences for organic and free-bred products to position yourself at the top of the market.
Steps
Step 1. Buy an existing farm if you want to start with pre-prepared equipment
Make sure the climate is good for animals, Alaska may not be good for chickens. Alternatively, buy a place to put the chickens but where you will need to buy the shed, etc. from scratch.
Step 2. Build a 12x12 meter barbed wire fence
The more chickens you have, the more space for the chickens will need to be.
Step 3. In the chicken house, where the eggs are laid, make sure the soil is clean (do not use pesticides)
You will need to clean it thoroughly every week, otherwise disease could spread.
Step 4. Buy the chickens and chicks
Make sure you only have ONE rooster. If you have two, they will fight for females. You can find many shops and farms that sell them, and if you can't, search online for stores.
Step 5. Let them roam free in their large enclosure
Do not put them in a cage because they can get sick. They will be happier and healthier outdoors and produce big, beautiful eggs!
