Breakfast from the Backyard: Home Poultry Ownership Fosters Closer Connection to our Food
February 25 2019 - 11:30AM
We can all agree – food should taste good, but for a growing number
of people, there’s more to the story. Where did the food come from?
How was it grown or raised? Many people have decided to answer
those questions themselves by taking the leap and producing their
own food, even on a small scale. As a result, the popularity of
backyard poultry ownership has exploded.
Raising poultry is the perfect way for anyone to take an active
role in producing your own food. From caring for chickens to
collecting their eggs, raising poultry is an enriching experience
that helps people feel more connected to the food they consume. It
is not only satisfying, but also creates responsibility, enhances
lawn and soil quality, improves mental health, and perhaps most
appealing, produces homegrown food that you control.
“People may be surprised by what they can do at home if they
want to cultivate their own gardens or feel connected to where
their food comes from,” explained Tiffany Denter, poultry supplies
buyer for Tractor Supply. “By keeping backyard chickens, people can
embrace this lifestyle no matter where they live, reaping many
physical and mental benefits. And when it comes down to it, nothing
beats a fresh egg right from your backyard!”
For those new to owning chickens, Tractor Supply is hosting its
Spring Chick Days Event at stores nationwide through the end of
April. The 10-week springtime event features live baby chicks and
ducklings along with the supplies needed to begin or grow a
backyard flock.
In addition to providing the tools and equipment to those ready
to raise their own birds, Tractor Supply also serves as a great
poultry resource, offering guidance ranging from proper handling to
the importance of hygiene to ensure the safety of yourself and your
flock.
In select states, customers can purchase a minimum of four
chicks with the flexibility to mix and match with ducklings.
Tractor Supply offers a variety of breeds, from Rhode Island Reds
and Sapphire Gems to Easter Eggers and Silkie Chickens. In addition
to purchasing chicks and ducks in-store, Tractor’s Chick Days
features a one-stop shop for all the items needed to begin the
process, including quality feed ranging from conventional to
organic, bedding, feeders and drinkers, heat bulbs and lamps,
coops, and more, along with the guidance of expert Tractor Supply
team members.
Outside of Chick Days, Tractor Supply stores are stocked
year-round with the items needed to properly raise and care for
backyard poultry. Enthusiasts can visit TractorSupply.com/Poultry
to shop an expanded selection and year-round availability of
poultry products and live birds.
Visit TractorSupply.com/Chicks for Chick Days event information,
expert tips on safe handling and care for poultry, building a
chicken coop, and more. Backyard poultry rules and regulations vary
by city, county and state, so check with your local government
before purchasing. Learn more about chick and duckling arrivals at
Tractor Supply by following Tractor Supply on Facebook at
www.Facebook.com/TractorSupplyCo or by visiting your local store,
which you can find at www.TractorSupply.com/StoreLocator.
About Tractor Supply CompanyTractor Supply
Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the
United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche,
as a one-stop shop for recreational farmers, ranchers and all those
who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80
years. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products
necessary to care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on
product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer
service that addresses the needs of the Out Here
lifestyle. With more than 28,000 team members, the Company
leverages its physical store assets with digital capabilities to
offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need
anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low
prices they deserve. At September 29, 2018, the Company
operated 1,748 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce
website at www.TractorSupply.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a
small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the
needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities,
and offering a variety of pet products and services. At
September 29, 2018, the Company operated 181 Petsense stores in 27
states. For more information on Petsense, visit
www.Petsense.com.
Media Contact:Francie
Fisherfrancie.fisher@finnpartners.com615-610-0315
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