Hi all,
My 10 yr old son wants to raise laying hens. I have no prior chicken experience other than eating eggs from the store. Would any of you veterans offer suggestions on how to get started. I live in the country on 5 acres. Could a person start raising layers in a calf hutch? My neighbor has several used ones just sitting around. Was thinking about using the calf hutch and putting a chicken wire fence in front for a yard for them. Something I can easily move to a fresh spot. I guessed I would have to put in a door of some kind when the weather gets cold. Any other ideas how to start small? Was thinking less than 20 birds.
Thanks
Nick