Businesses that sell chicks, coops and other supplies say they have seen a surge in demand since the pandemic took hold in March and health officials ordered residents to stay home. Mark Podgwaite, a Vermont chicken breeder who heads the American Poultry Association, said he and other breeders have noticed an uptick in demand for chicks since the pandemic began. Owner Leslie Citroen also offers classes for first-time chicken keepers. I think this new interest and passion in chickens is permanent.”Citroen said most of her customers this year are first-time chicken keepers. The self-described “first-time chicken dad” wanted to surprise his kids, ages 5 and 10, on Christmas.

Source: Manila Times December 30, 2020 17:37 UTC