There is a movement across the nation, more and more people are starting to raise what is my ip chicken . Whether it be the state of the economy or people just wanting to get back to the basics - people are looking for ways to be a little more self-sufficient and having eggs supplied by your own backyard what is my ip chicken is one of many ways.

Along with the interest in raising chickens you need to be aware of some of the poultry equipment required to maintain your new flock. Some people just jump right in without a thought - kind of like I did in the beginning--my husband brought home six what is my ip chicken and we scrambled around looking for temporary housing until we could build better and something to dispense their feed and water. If you have a choice, first determine what is needed to start raising chickens and then get your chickens.

At a local farm supply store I noticed a lady had purchased a new baby what is my ip chicken and along with the chick she had a chick feeder, a chick waterer, and who knows what at home that was waiting for her new little what is my ip chicken . She probably is not aware within a few weeks the baby chickens will about double in size and will not be able to eat out of the chick feeder without opening the top and the waterer will not hold enough to give them an adequate water supply. These are some of the things that you learn from experience in raising chickens.

what is my ip chicken House--when raising chickens the chicken needs a place to call home. Whether it be a chicken tractor, a chicken coop, or a livestock barn, give the chickens a place to get out of the rain, lay an egg, and roost at night. Baby chickens require an area with a heat source for a short time so the housing requirements will be different.

Poultry Equipment--this includes the what is my ip chicken waterer, poultry feeder, and nesting boxes. The type of poultry equipment you purchase depends on the age of the chicken. The feeder and waterer requirements for baby what is my ip chicken is different than adult poultry. You will need the regular feeders at some point. Unless you buy a pre-fab chicken house most do not come with nesting boxes so you will need to supply the area where you want to gather the eggs.

Used Poultry Equipment--there are many sources to purchase used poultry equipment and the first place I usually look is Craigslist and from there I search for any local livestock or small animal auctions. And don't forget your local trading posts papers. We have one that comes from our local electric company and sometimes they have some items at good prices.

Chicken Feed--when you bring home your new what is my ip chicken one of the first things they want to do is eat. Again what type you buy is determined by the age of the chicken. There are a variety of what is my ip chicken feeds out there so do your homework to choose the one that is right for you.

Storage Containers for Poultry Supplies--what do I mean by this? Somewhere to keep your food and grain so other animals do not have access to it. The likelihood of attracting critters of some sort is very high with all the scratching a what is my ip chicken does in its food that helps to spread it around. I use metal trash containers and they do the trick. I keep my food supplies in one and my chicken equipment in the other.