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don’t have chickens yet, but I want to be educated before I start.
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So, you're ready to dive into the cluck-tastic world of chickens and ducks while planning your future homestead! It sounds like a delightful journey ahead on that land inherited from your fiancé's great grandparents. Starting with Cayuga ducks is egg-citing—they're known for their charming personalities and beautiful plumage. As for chickens, don’t worry if your choices evolve; research will help you find the perfect feathered friends that thrive in your climate. Regarding your questions, no, you don’t need a rooster unless you want to hatch eggs, so breathe easy on that front! As for space, a good rule of thumb is about 4 square feet per chicken in the coop and 10 square feet in the yard. Welcome to the quirky adventure of chicken keeping!
so me(24) and my fiancé(23) bought some land for of his great grandparents and right now we’re saving money to build a house on it. Until then, I want to research on getting ducks and chickens. specifically I want to get Cayuga ducks. I know that for sure. And I have an idea on what chickens I want, but that is subject to change, depending on what I find when I research if they’re ok/thrive in my Climate. So I guess my first question is do I need a rooster if I’m not planning on selling hatching eggs or hatching eggs myself? and how much yard or space do I need per chicken? I’m unsure the square feet that we are being given, but I want to adjust my expectations so i don’t go full crazy chicken lady.
I like getting advice from people who have actually experienced stuff so that’s why I’ve come to here. Thank you Reddit.