Are backyard chickens right for you?
Raising backyard chickens has been a growing phenomenon for several years. Many cities have passed laws legalizing backyard chickens, encouraging many to raise chickens as a rewarding hobby. One of the biggest benefits to raising backyard chickens is that their eggs are fresher and often tastier than store-bought varieties. Hens can lay one egg per day. Multiply that egg per hen, and breakfast is always available. Another benefit to chickens is they produce a natural fertilizer that can be used in gardens. “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” says chicken manure can be composted, aged and eventually added to the garden. In about six months, a person will accumulate about one cubic foot of manure per chicken. Egg shells and other compostable material can be added to create an even richer formula. Chickens also can help control bugs around the yard, offers the experts at Tractor Supply Company. Before investing in backyard chickens, people should determine if chickens will fit with their lifestyle. Costs and care are a big consideration. Each chick will cost anywhere between $3 to $5 a bird. Then there’s feed to consider. The most expensive item will likely be the coop. The experts at The Happy Chicken Coop, a resource for raising chickens and starting coops, says handy men and women can build homemade coops, but ready-made ones will cost a few hundred dollars. The coop will need to offer around four square feet of space per chicken (or what’s recommended for the breed). Despite being seemingly independent birds, chickens need people to be active caregivers. They require feed and water daily. The chickens will need a caregiver while you vacation. People who are frequently away from home should reconsider chickens. Chickens also are prone to worms, parasites and lice. They need to have rear feathers trimmed to stay clean and sanitary, and they will require an area where they can ‘dust’ and self-groom. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises not to cuddle and kiss chickens like pets because they can carry salmonella. Not every coop is completely varmint-proof, and some chickens may succumb to predators. Squeamish or sentimental folks may find chickens aren’t the right fit. Chickens require commitment and care that many people can provide. It is essential to do one’s homework to ensure that backyard chickens are a sound investment.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Parkland
HOMES
welcome home Find your dream home inside or online at
dailyjournalonline.com/homes A Weekly Section From:
Daily Journal Weekly Real Estate
PAGE A3 Friday, April 26, 2019
Daily Journal Weekly Real Estate Friday, April 26, 2019 PAGE A4
19025518
19025487
Farmington • $399,900
Gorgeous 3 bed 4 bath brick home with a ton of space in one of Farmingtons most sought after Golf Communities, Greenbriar Hills!! This home has so much to offer! Open floor plan, wood floors, vaulted ceilings, Two kitchens, Full finished walk-out basement.
19010945
19016143
Farmington • $91,900
Cute 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Wood floors thru the home. New kitchen, establishment landscaping and private back yard! Large master bedroom and space for everything! Great price for A complete ready to move in home!
19007862
French Village • $269,000
Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath well maintained home ALL brick home on 3 acres! Gorgeous Views all around! Large eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances & ceramic tile. Formal dining room with lighted tray ceiling.
19003645
19006155
Bonne Terre • $369,900
Gorgeous two story home on 21 acres m/l with stunning views! This home features two story entry foyer with beautiful staircase, large kitchen with center island, granite counter tops, pantry, plenty of cabinet space.
19002065
Farmington • $749,000
One of Farmington’s finest homes! Completely custom, Architecturally designed and tastefully planned. 6 Bedroom, 5 Bath estate with space to entertain! Vaulted ceilings, top of the budget granite counter tops,Over-sized walk-in pantry in kitchen.
Farmington • $194,500
realTy llC
Simple, Honest, Reliable - Real Estate!
Bonne Terre • $250,000
Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath Ranch style home on 7 acres m/l. Located on dead-end road. Very private! Lots of wild life! This home features vaulted ceilings, Large master suite with walk-in closet and master bath with double vanity.
18094234
New Construction! Beautiful 3 bed 2 bath BRAND NEW home in great location! This home features open floor plan with granite counter tops in Kitchen and bath.
Triple Creek
Fredericktown • $449,900
This is it, the one you have been looking for! Gorgeous custom built all brick home with 2 living areas. Yes, it includes a full kitchen and dining downstairs! Stunning red quartz counter tops with island, such a fun décor!
Doe Run • $265,000
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN AND START UP YOUR OWN RACETRACK! Everything is here including dirt racetrack, concrete walls, bleachers, concession stands, race booth, equipment, lighting, radio systems, food prep, entry booth , race pits, tractors, graders, and a home!
MaTThew herbsT
573-760-4635
sherrie Cooper
573-315-8369
TripleCreekre.CoM
Daily Journal Weekly Real Estate Friday, April 26, 2019 PAGE A6
Angie Christopher 573.760.5575
Cindy Berry 573.210.4010 609 N. Potosi Street, Farmington
573.705.3622
WOW! This gorgeous home is NEW on market!! Located in a great neighborhood at the end of cul de sac. Farmington School District. This home has an inviting entry, spacious living room, eat in kitchen with ceramic flooring, dining room with hardwood floors. All bedrooms are on upper level.
Farmington • $189,900
19004235
Terre Du Lac • $279,900
19021511
De Soto • $259,900
19021521
Potosi • $69,900
18047793
Welcome to Terre DuLac and enjoy the lake living! This home is updated and shows like new. With 1740 sq ft of living space on the main level AND a full finished walk out basement, there is room for everyone. Main level offers a living room with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors and is open floor plan. Kitchen offers breakfast bar. How about a mini farm in a convenient location? Nice farm style home on 7+ acres. Super sized 23x19 living room with wood burning fireplace insert. The homeowner says the stone on this fireplace is native to the area. Built from the rock when the highway was put through. The kitchen cabinets and trim work was custom made locally.
Great central location-NORTH/SOUTH/EAST/WEST, high traffic-any industrial or commercial business could easily operate here-5138 sq. ft. of commercial/industrial space-528 sq. ft. office space with 1/2 bath-plus attached garages behind building of approx. 1248 sq. ft. main building is concrete block with trussed metal roof put on in 2017. Electric panel updated 2017 (ELECTRIC INSPECTION SHOULD BE DONE) 12 ft. roll up door-updated lighting. Plus 2nd building last used as automotive alignment shop1248 sq. ft. CHECK OUT THE POSSIBILITIES FOR MULTIPLE BUSINESS USES.
17 S. Jackson, Farmington, 573-431-9654 573-713-9150 info@GoodsonRealEstate.com
18016023
Great new condo that is just being finished! Wonderful open floor plan with gas fireplace in living room and large master suite. Nice deck and full basement!
18092543
Farmington $215,950
REDUCED
19005947
Great home with open floor plan, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on main level. Full bath and bedroom in walk-out basement on a beautiful 5 acre setting. Barn with 5 large stalls and tack room. Comes with common ground riding trails, pond for fishing, and a pavilion
Park Hills $129,900
19011581
Farmington $249,000
19017876
Partial brick home has 2 car attached garage, spacious rooms, cathedral ceiling in great room, skylights in bathrooms, wrap around front porch, Morton building w/ concrete floor. Home site on 3 acres m/l and has close access to Hwy 67 and Engler park.
Duplex on corner lot has renter at $550 per month. 3 bedrooms/1 bath, separate laundry, newer heat and cooling, and basement has been gutted and started to re-assemble to same floorplan as first floor. 4 other lots have potential as well; two have city water and septic ready to attach to city sewer lines.
Open floor plan with three bedrooms, fenced back yard and sits on cul-de-sac so very little traffic. Park and playground within walking distance and easy access to HWY 67. Desirable area in the Central School district.
Farmington $239,900
19025396
Back on the market with lots of upgrades; new paint in most of home and a true must see for the price! Four bedrooms, large kitchen with breakfast area, family room with fireplace surrounded by built in book shelves. Additional living area in lower level. Large fenced backyard, patio area adjacent to an in-ground pool!
PAGE A9 ď Ž Friday, April 26, 2019
Mineral Point $67,500
Park Hills $179,500
ď Ž
GoodsonRealEstate.com
Daily Journal Weekly Real Estate
Deb Goodson, Broker-Owner
Daily Journal Weekly Real Estate
Delena Kofron
573-631-4414
Eric Kofron
573-631-8598
Friday, April 26, 2019 PAGE A10
Knowledge, Expertise, and service with a smile is what you get from the REALTORS at Midwest Real Estate. Each and every agent at Midwest is dedicated to making buying or selling your home as smooth as possible.
Price reduction
19025054
19003982
Bonne Terre / $140,000
Farmington / $379,900
Great family home in a quiet neighborhood. If you need space take a look at this beautiful 4 bedroom home with oversized rooms. This is a must see.
Look no further!! This is the home you’ve been dreaming about finding..and its HERE! With 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. A large media room, family room and office space, that will allow your family room to grow for years to come. This is a full brick home, with beautiful hardwood, some carpeting, very large rooms and closets, jetted master tub, custom cabinets, gas fireplace, and a central vac system. The list goes on.
19017864 Farmington / $174,900 If you have kids in, or getting ready to go into Farmington High School...Then let me help you make the next few years as smooth as possible! Walking distance from the school and move-in ready! 3 bed..2 bath with 2,538 sq ft! Summer will be here and gone before you know it, so make the move while you can!
PriCe reDuCTion
18084057
19022903
19021582
Desloge / $130,000
Farmington / $179,700
Frank Clay / $309,900
New, New, New and waiting for you. This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home offers plenty of space, with tons of updates... New Central heat and air, New Hot water Heater, New kitchen appliances, New kitchen cabinets and counter tops, new carpet and vinyl, new fans and lighting, freshly painted. This is a must see. Make your appointment now and be HOME FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS!!!
Huge yard a couple minutes from town, but far enough out for the country feel. Practically new 3 bed, 2 bath with an extra finished room in the basement with room for many more. Newly painted with modern colors and ready to move in. Open floor plan with split bedroom setup for privacy. Master features a huge walk in closet. Basement rouged in for 3rd full bath.
Investment opportunity!! Fantastic business opportunity in a rural area! Faith Farm & Feed is an established feed store serving St. Francois and Washington counties in Missouri. This 5100 square feet of business space includes a 2 bedroom, 1246 square ft rental house, with an 18’x25.5 metal carport with built in storage room. A 573 sq ft-3 stall barn is included in the fenced in pasture. The feed store includes an actual store area, warehouse for grain and feed, office, deli room, bathroom, 4 semi trailers used for hay and straw, a storage area and several other metal buildings used for additional storage!
a of the p
rkland
OFFICE
CELL
e I’ll do th you! for running
Best 2018
#vickycrockerrealty
1136B N Desloge Dr. - Desloge
Daily Journal Weekly Real Estate
573.747.8099 573.327.8300
French Village / $75,000
Cute and cozy and easy to get to! This little slice of heaven tucked away on the hill comes with 4 lots, utility shed and a great deck off the bedroom to wake up and enjoy your mornings on! Just minutes from the lake for relaxing and fun! Grab this one before its gone!! Lots being sold are as follows 47, 48, 52 & 53. Lot 43 is not being sold with property.
18082149
Park Hills / $429,900
Beautiful custom home, built in 2016 has 2813 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths sitting on 54.86 acres. The main level of this home has a lovely kitchen with Energy star Samsung appliances, breakfast bar/center island & pantry. A separate dining room is a plus for larger gatherings.The adjoining living room has a beautiful gas fireplace.
18074001
Park Hills / $150,000
Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo! From the covered front porch you will enter a large foyer and step into a beautiful open floor plan. The spacious living room has a gas fireplace to warm you on cool evenings. The spacious kitchen has lots of cabinets & counter tops, all appliances included makes the perfect place to prepare meals. Enjoy dining at the center island or the adjoining dining area.
18038582 Farmington / $975,000
Bonne Terre / $489,900
Location, Location, Location. Starting a new business, looking to relocate or possibly take over the existing business. This 7800 square foot, metal Morton Building is ready and waiting. The property consists of 2.2 acres, with road frontage on Berry Road not far from Highway 67. Multiple possibilities are available with this amount of square footage, office space, warehouse & shop or design to fit your needs and maybe rent some out for additional cash flow.
19003290
Terre Du Lac / $339,900
GORGEOUS lakefront home on beautiful Lake Carmel! You will be in awe as you walk into the light, open, and airy 26x20 great room which boasts an amazing stone fireplace. The main level contains a large master suite, second bedroom, second bath, and laundry. The large kitchen has granite counter tops, massive center island and an abundance of cabinet storage space with TWO pantries!
18071878 Terre Du Lac / $189,900
Newly built 1.5 story, 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with basement and attached garage. This lovely home sits on 1+ acres and is a short walk to Lac Shayne. The home has a main level master bedroom suite with a walk out to a large deck, enjoy your morning coffee or relax and watch for wildlife with the great view. The lovely kitchen with stainless appliances takes the chore out of preparing meals for family and friends.
19004141
Great investment opportunity in high traffic area! The main level of the building faces Maple Street and the lower level is accessible via a drive around the building from Maple Street. The building is irregularly shaped and has 5520 square feet on each level, which gives an overall area of 11,040 square feet.The building is currently divided into four units.
Mineral Point / $110,000
3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home with large living room, and separate dining room. The home has an unfinished basement, great for storage or finish to your plans and a Hardy wood furnace to keep you cozy and warm while keeping your utility costs down. The home sits on 1.65 acres giving you privacy, but easy access to state highway.
14053885 Farmington / $750,000
Location, Location, Location!! Approximately 24.77 acres at the edge of town. Farmington area is growing leaps and bounds, don’t let this opportunity pass you by! This property is currently not in the city limits, but possibly could be annexed into the city. Numerous possibilities, retirement community, residential lots, apartments, condo’s or even commercial.
Let Vicky Crocker Realty do the running for you! www.facebook.com/vickycrockerrealty
PAGE A11 Friday, April 26, 2019
19006571
19025180