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The Easiest Way of Raising Chickens

Whether you have chosen to raise chickens as pets, food, or for game there are certain factors you need to keep in mind when beginning your project. Because they are relatively easy to maintain, chickens have long been the first choice for most people attempting to raise their own food. A decision must be made early on, preferably before acquiring your flock, whether you are going to use them for eggs, food, or both.

The first step in preparing for your new animals is making sure there is ample room for the number you plan on acquiring. The chicken house does not require anything fancy or specialized, only safe, dry, and clean.

You will need to include perches for night time roosting as well as nesting boxes for them if you plan on collecting eggs. Including a cover on your pen from chicken wire, or whatever you choose will protect them from flying predators and also keep them safely inside of the enclosure.

When choosing the location for the chicken, try to allow for ample grass areas as well. If the coop is roughly eight feet by twelve feet, you will need to have approximately double the amount of grassy area to suit. The chickens will probably eat the grass, and they need this area to catch bugs and scratch in the soil.

Offering easy access to clean food and water is imperative to their general health and you can find and water dispensers at most feed stores. These are designed with cleanliness and sanitation in mind. Depending on the type of hens you are going to have, there are different style feeders to suit any special needs. The food used to feed them can be obtained at feed stores as well, and can be chosen to also suit the brood you acquire.

Whether you have smaller hens or larger ones, they will need supplements as well as the addition of certain vitamins to aid in producing healthier eggs for human consumption. Grit aids in digestion, and crushed oyster shell helps their eggs develop strong shells as well. These items are all available at feed stores also.

Choosing your hens is strictly up to you, and since there are such an extremely large amount of different varieties, the choices are nearly endless. A little research will go a long way in aiding you in your choices, and educating yourself on the best brooding hens, or best producers, etc. will also benefit you when the time comes to choose your breeds.

Before deciding on whether or not you will have a rooster, it is imperative that you consider all aspects of having one. A rooster is not necessary for the hens to lay their eggs, the eggs will simply not be fertilized, however they will continue to lay regardless of whether or not there is a rooster present. Keep in mind that roosters are strutting loud creatures, and can cause problems for you if you live in a relatively busy or crowded area.

Close neighbors may not enjoy the early morning noise or the annoyance of hearing a rooster so frequently, so remember to think it completely through before purchasing one. Finding some excellent information before proceeding with your plans is wise and can give you some of the best results.

About the Author

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Boston University Admission?

I know that only admission counselors can legitimately decide whom they admit, but I was wondering what you think my chances are for freshman admission to Boston Unviersity?

I graduated at sixteen and I'm currently taking classes at a community college, as a non-degree special student.

GPA 3.6 W / UW 3.5

SAT I
690 Verbal
660 Math
610 Writing

SAT II
I will not receive the scores until December, though I think I did reasonably well.

Varsity Soccer captain
Varsity Volleyball
Varsity Basketball (nominated all-conference)
NHS
President of Keystone
Youth of the Year
1st Place National History Day Mediterranean District (2005 and 2006)
Little League Soccer Coach
Bantam League Soccer Coach
Avid tutor
Award of Merit
Honor Roll

Advanced Classes:
AP History
AP Literature
Honors Literature
Honors World History
Honors English
(I took all the advanced classes my school offered)

I received all A's and B's in high school except one F in French freshman year.

With your college courses as a nondegree student at the community college, it would make you eligible to apply as a transfer student. It does have its advantages though because of the number of applicants is different than applying as a freshman. It would also mean you would have to send your community college transcript, so you could get credit for the credits you have taken already towards your degree. I have included some links that could help you better understand the application and admission process. If you have further questions, talk to the transfer advisor at your community college or an admissions counselor at Boston College.

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