I'm Hoarding for the Apocalypse

Chapter 507: How Many Chicks Do You Need to Make Braised Chicken

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xia Ju had eaten meat many times with Du Yue and the others, but it was the first time Xia Ju had seen such small chicks.

“Are all chickens so small? Then how many chicks would it take to make the braised chicken we ate before?”

“Chickens will grow,” Du Yue helplessly explained to Xia Ju. “Moreover, I didn’t buy them to make braised chicken. I mainly bought them to let them grow up and lay eggs.

“Then how long will it take for them to grow up?”

Although Du Yue had never raised them before, she had read a lot of information. At this time, she answered confidently, “In another three to four months, they can start laying eggs.”

Hearing Du Yue’s reply, Xia Ju’s eyes widened in surprise. “Three to four months? Isn’t that too long?”

Du Yue smiled and stroked Xia Ju’s long hair. “So before they grow up and lay eggs, I’ll have to trouble you and He Xing to work harder. Only then can we eat delicious eggs.”

Although raising chickens could ensure that there would always be eggs to eat in the future, if they wanted to get eggs in a short period of time, they still had to rely on Xia Ju and He Xing.

He Xing smiled gently. “Don’t worry. 1 guarantee that you can eat as many eggs as you want.”

Xia Ju did not want to be outdone. “Du Yue, don’t worry. I’ll start researching immediately. I’ll definitely earn more eggs than He Xing!”

Xia Ju had always been a swift and decisive person. As soon as she finished speaking, she walked quickly into the house. When she came back, Xia Ju was holding a shovel in her hand. She walked to the courtyard and squatted down to start digging. “I’ll start researching now. You don’t have to wake me up for lunch. I’ll come out to find something to eat when I’m hungry.”

Du Yue wanted to tell her that even if she wanted to do research, she did not have to be in such a hurry. However, before she could say anything, Xia Ju’s figure had already disappeared. Seeing this situation, Du Yue could only shake her head helplessly and let her be. He Xing stood beside her and said nonchalantly, “Let her study it first. Just wait and see. I’ll be the first one to bring you eggs.”

Du Yue found it funny. “The two of you are already over a hundred years old. Why are you becoming more and more like two quarreling children? You guys used to fight for my favor, but now, you’re even competing.”

He Xing snorted. “Who wants to compete with her? I just want you to eat eggs as soon as possible.”

Du Yue smiled and shook her head, ignoring them. Her gaze returned to the five chicks.

“Can the chicks be directly raised in the chicken coop?”

Each of these chicks was smaller than the other, not even as big as Du Yue’s palm. Fortunately, when Du Yue and Xia Ju made the fence, there were basically no gaps. Even if these chicks were locked in, they would not be able to escape.

“Not yet.” He Xing shook his head. “When I took the chicks away, the staff specially reminded me that these chicks are still too young. They have to be taken care of carefully during this period of time. After bringing them home, it’s best to keep them indoors for a few days.”

After hearing He Xing’s words, Du Yue only had one thought in his mind—’These little chicks are actually so delicate?’

Would it be troublesome to raise them later? However, the chicks had already been brought back, and the chicken coop had been built. There was no backing out of it.

Du Yue could only nod. “Let’s put them in the house first.”

He Xing carried the box back to the house. Du Yue found two saucers for seasoning from the space. One was filled with water, and the other was filled with some millet. These chicks were more active than she imagined. Du Yue had just placed the saucers down when the five of them rushed over and began to eat and drink with their heads lowered. Seeing them eating so happily, a complicated emotion flashed across Du Yue’s eyes. At this point in time, most people could not eat millet, yet the five of them were enjoying it.

The chicks could only eat grains like millet now. After 20 days, they could eat insects. Chickens did not eat much. Even if they raised five, they would not need much feed. As long as they could grow up healthily, it would not be a loss if they could provide her with a few more eggs. Thinking of this, Du Yue felt much better. After settling down the chicks, Du Yue turned to ask He Xing, “What have you decided to do after your discussion with Captain Zuo?”

“We’ve discussed it. I’ll help the base build a cultivation base. The researchers at the base have studied and concluded that if the new seeds have light, the yield will be higher and the growth cycle could be greatly shortened. Now that more than half of the underground base is idle, it can be turned into a cultivation base. At that time, the new seeds could be planted there..”