When they arrive it is essential that they are unloaded promptly.
The modules are placed adjacent to the shed for ease of unloading.
A team of people were ready to unload them. It takes us about an hour to unload each side of the shed.
It was not long before they were all safely in. Their food and water were ready waiting for them.
Once they have settled in and start to lay eggs they will be coming outside to free range.
Some of these photos are taken by one of my nieces.
Interesting! I never thought of this. Does this mean you have also sent a batch away? What happens to them? Do they gradually die off naturally or are they destroyed once they stop laying? How often do you have to replenish your flock?
ReplyDeleteWe keep hens for 72 weeks when they past their peak laying and shell quality diminishes.. We sell a lot of them then for anyone who wants some layers for the back garden etc. The rest are then destroyed and used for chicken pies, soups etc.
DeleteWhat breed are they? When we kept a tiny backyard flock, we bought pullets like these and they were Isa Brown. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThey are called Hy-line Browns . They are specifically bred as good layer, have durability against disease and a quiet bird. Ideal for larger flocks.
DeleteThis is definitely my something new for the day. My grandfather raised chickens but on a much smaller scale. I never thought of chickens being delivered like that.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics to show the process, love how they shake out their feathers and explore their new home!
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