The pandemic has created a run on chicks at farm supply stores around the U.S.
The run on backyard birds has undoubtedly been driven by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, whether as a response to an increase in the price of eggs, in findingat the supermarket, or as a way to try to become more self-sufficient for any kind of future disruption to the food supply.
Some parents have also used the chickens as an ongoing lesson for their now-home-schooled kids. "Chickens are a great way of tying in biology, animal behavior, math, and other subjects,” Erin Scheessele, an Oregon mom who just got a starter flock for her 9- and 11-year-old sons,But despite this newfound enthusiasm for becoming an urban farmer, experts suggest doing some research so you know what you're getting into—and what a long, involved commitment this might be.
Erasmus suggests that, at a minimum, you need to know what kind of structure you'll be housing your birds in, their nutritional requirements as they grow, and how to recognize if a chicken has become ill or has been injured. Most importantly, you need to be aware that the chicks you buy today probably aren't going to lay eggs for another five to six months. “It’s an exciting time to see the backyard industry grow, but it’s also a concerning time,” Christie Quintanilla, who runs the Cluckingham Palace farm outside San Antonio said.
“My hope is that all of these people buying chicks and chickens will stay loyal to them, because the chick buyers aren’t going to see any eggs until at least late August or September, and the health climate is going to be different then ... I hope.”
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