How to Raise Anconas Chickens

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Decide if you want to raise chickens that lay eggs or not. The Anconas is a rare breed in the United States, but its egg laying capability borders overwhelming.
Step 2:
Create a chicken coop that takes into consideration the Anconas' ability to lay large amounts of eggs, that they can fly enough to jump a fence and that they eat grass and forage for bugs in the ground.
Step 3:
Hang food and water dispensers suspended above the floor of the coop to keep the water and food cleaner for longer.
Step 4:
Select the brand of chicken food you want—there are many different varieties sold in feed stores. Chickens will eat anything so learn what the best diet for the Anconas.
Step 5:
Study the different breeds of chickens. Most people raise chickens to sell the eggs. Choose a breed that will give you the results you want.
Step 6:
Determine if you want full-size hens or bantams. Bantams are small or miniature birds. Your decision will be based on the amount of space you have available to house the chickens.
Step 7:
Learn which chickens are best suited to your climate. The price of each chicken will vary in accordance to the breed.

Tips & Warnings

Different types of corn will darken the yolk of an egg.
Do not overcrowd your chickens.
Keep the cage, food and water clean to prevent disease.

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