That is the main problem. Not only is there no way to keep up with demand, there is demand all the time. Chickens don't naturally lay eggs year round, but you bet people want eggs all winter long. A heritage turkey farmer could never keep up with demand during Thanksgiving. They would have to limit to how many turkeys they have available, which might not be a lot.
Another book you might like is "Animal, Vegetable, Mineral" - I don't remember the author's name at the moment. It is about a family which decides to eat ONLY what is available locally during any given time of the year. It was very interesting...
On a side note... Do you know you can freeze eggs? Crack each egg into a section of an "old fashioned" ice cube tray and freeze. Then dump them in a bag. They are great for cooking and scrambling, but not for using in pie meringues. (sp?) My hens lay year round, but definitely slow down when molting. Last February, my 20 something hens laid over 400 eggs!! I spoil them.
That is the main problem. Not only is there no way to keep up with demand, there is demand all the time. Chickens don't naturally lay eggs year round, but you bet people want eggs all winter long.
Not really that hard if done right - My mom has hens laying really well right now! Chickens lay for about 10-12 months after they mature at 4-5 months old. Then they molt, which takes 4-6 weeks, then start in laying again, but maybe not quite as many as their first year. So by staggering when you hatch the chicks it's pretty easy to get eggs year round.
Backyard chickens have become very popular in the suburbs recently. I think it's pretty neat for the most part. It's great that people are becoming more aware of where their food come from and taking the initiative to be a bit more self sufficient when possible.
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And then there are years like now where I haven't killed a deer. Maybe I should go vegan since I suck at hunting.
Michael's ancestors were the gatherers of the hunter/gatherer group.
That's neat to know that hens can lay year round! I always read that most didn't. And most of our local poultry CSAs say they don't have them year round. Either way, if it can be done without the closed buildings their housed in now, that's great!
That's neat to know that hens can lay year round! I always read that most didn't. And most of our local poultry CSAs say they don't have them year round. Either way, if it can be done without the closed buildings their housed in now, that's great!
Our hens and one roo has access to outside all year round, regardless of the weather. They choose whether or not to come out. After a snow, my second chore (after having fun with Falcon) is to shovel off thier ramp and remove a reasonable amount of snow from their yard, then toss down straw for them to walk on. They are waiting at the door while I'm shoveling away. They don't free range 24/7 - it would not be safe or possible with the dogs, but in the afternoons they get between 1 1/2 - 3 hours ranging out of their enclosed yard. Many farms which are not able to provide free range, are at least going to cageless situations where the chickens have access to large, enclosed "arenas" - not the best situation but far better than 20 hens crammed in a cage.
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