I have a coop that I placed on 4 X 4 skids that I can pull from either end. I would move it every several days and supplemented feeding with non-GMO feed. Frankly, it became a PIA. My egg count dropped over the cold months but I still had to feed/water. I could buy free-range eggs from a neighbor for $3 doz! A free-range chicken already butchered and dressed for $7/$8. It was cheaper and less work just to buy it!
There is a book titled “Gaining Ground”. Its about a young farmer determined to keep his family farm going and productive. He finally hit pay dirt by raising organic, grass-fed, pork, beef, and poultry and selling at regional farmers markets. He was spending a large amount of time maintaining equipment to grow and bail hay for feed. He discover he could just buy the hay he needed from neighboring farmers. Saved a lot of headaches. Check the book out. I think you would enjoy it.
-
This reply was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by
James Mitchner.