Are you looking for a few reasons to rent chickens? Here is a quick list of the top 5 reasons why we think you should rent chickens! If you have any questions visit our FAQ page. Check out our Chicken Rental Packages if you’re looking to rent chickens.
#1 Stress Free Commitment
Renting chickens is the perfect introduction into chicken keeping. Not only are we here to answer questions or help along the way, but we take the chickens back when the weather starts to drop. We provide you with everything you need for the entire season! Chickens need heated coops, heated waterer, and light during the winter months to keep laying eggs. Even with all that, egg laying production will dip in the winter months due to the cold weather.
You get all the benefits of happy hens, low maintenance and great egg production throughout the summer months!
#2 Fresh Eggs from Happy Hens
This run down from David Suzuki’s blog tells you the different eggs sold at the grocery store. The most important take away is that eggs laid from your rental chickens will be far superior. Your chickens will lead happy lives in your backyard, have access to fresh air, grass and soil, and exercise.
#3 Free Fertilizer for Your Compost
Using chicken manure in your compost is a fantastic source of nutrients. It is best to add chicken manure to your compost or let it age before you add it directly to your soil. This post goes into more detail on how to use chicken manure safely in your garden beds.
#4 Free Backyard Entertainment
This goes without saying – your chickens are going to bring you joy. Not only are they fun animals to keep, but introducing them to new treats can be a lot of fun. You can teach your chickens to stand on your shoulder or eat out of your hand!
#5 Reduce Landfill Waste and Drive Sustainability
Renting chickens is the perfect way to increase your food sustainability. Having access to producing your own fresh eggs is providing you family with nutrition. As well, you support local farmers rather than large commercial farms. In addition, chickens will eat your kitchen scraps happily reducing waste going to the landfill.
#6 Family Education
The final reason to rent chickens is that it will be an experience your child will remember. It will give your child an opportunity to learn hands-on chicken keeping. They see how eggs are produced and the value chickens bring to our lives. Renting chickens will connect kids to the eggs they see in the store. This helps them appreciate the work it takes to harvest them.