NE-S Chickens
From TransitionSheffield
A brief debate about keeping Chickens was had. No plans were made but there is definite interest. Some points made were:
- A network of owners to share information and learn from each other.
- A group specialising in making chicken coops (eg from recycled materials: palette wood etc.)
- The difficulty in keeping chickens and growing vegetables in a typical sized garden. The chicken area would need to be fenced off from the vegetable area. Would it be best to concentrate on either one or the other? Chicken owners could trade eggs with those growing vegetables.
- Getting chickens at the right age. Too young and they may die. Too old: reduced egg laying. Ex battery chickens are a good cheap option.
- Distribute locally produced eggs through a local shop or trade with other food grows (swap/trade for vegetables).
