Want to Raise Chickens Near Town? Consider Quiet Chicken Breeds:
Chickens are easy and fun to keep as an alternate natural food source (meat and eggs), pest control, companionship, entertainment, fertilizer for a garden, source of income and bartering resource. Chickens are inexpensive to initially purchase and raise. They are friendly, easy to manage and low maintenance. They reproduce quickly, don't need a lot of space and stay near the coop, and, pretty much take care of themselves. Quiet Chickens: When you are raising chickens in your backyard in the suburbs or even in a small town, there is only one thing as important as egg quality when deciding what breed of chickens to raise – how much noise they make. Quiet chickens breeds do exist, and you do not have to sacrifice egg quality to raise them! If you don't want angry neighbors pounding on your door or stopping you in the driveway over the constant chatter of your beloved flock, invest in a breed known for its polite demeanor. Free-ranging breeds do not need “boredom busters” to keep the content, laying, and playing nice with one another. When allowed to roam at their leisure, the birds are both physically and mentally stimulated and simply don’t feel the need to carry on and make a bunch of racket. A free flock is also usually a healthier flock because they are adhering to their natural instincts and selecting big juicy bugs out of your yard to feast upon – and reducing your feed bill in the process. Noisy chickens in a run might have as much to do with the space and the environment as it does the breed. The general rule of thumb is the taller the coop and run, the happier (and quieter) the chickens will be. Quiet Chickens – What Breeds to Choose in the Suburbs [Article 3]
Orpington (come in various colors like Black, Blue, White, and Buff (tan) and 2 sizes, regular(Large) and bantam)
Java
Bantam ("Banties")
Wyandottes
Cochins
Brahmas (massive size, can grow to hit weights of up to 14 pounds)
Speckled Sussex
Australorps
Barred [Plymouth] Rock
Mottled Java (currently on the Livestock Conservancy listing as in danger)
Ameraucanas
Salmon Faverolles
Polish chicken
Leghorn
LESS ROOSTER CROWING: Silkies and Phoenixes
Roosters are the noise-makers. One of the most popular misconceptions about chickens is that a Rooster is needed for chickens to lay eggs. Not so; chickens will lay eggs without a Rooster. The only time a Rooster is needed is to expand the flock (baby chicks). They are also the protectors of the flock from predators. Egg Laying: Another misconception is that a nest is needed for a chicken to lay eggs; many chicken breeds (do your research) will lay eggs anywhere, anytime with or without a nest. I've found them just laying on the ground in the chicken run. So, unless you want to go egg hunting for your next omlet, keep them in a coop and penned in area. Encouragement: Raising livestock and cultivating a garden are great activities to become more self-sufficient, less reliant on commercial products and staying in touch with nature. If these activities are not for you, please consider supporting your local farmers instead of the grocery store. Related Resources: Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow on Amazon The Chicken Encyclopedia by Gail Damerow on Amazon Handling & Preserving Eggs Long-Term Benefits and Tips for Raising Chickens: My Adventure Methods to Preserve Washed and Unwashed Eggs Long Term Raising Chickens - My Adventure [Author's Reference Link]
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