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Backyard Chickens – The 6 Best Breeds For Beginners

Nancy June 20, 2012 4 Comments

Choosing a Chicken Breed Chicken breeds break down into three categories: meat chickens, egg layers and dual-purpose. Trying to decide which category of chicken you need and what breed out of the…

Backyard Chickens – Six Steps to Prepare

Nancy June 19, 2012 No Comments

Getting Ready for Your Chickens After talking with your local government offices and obtaining any necessary permits, you are ready to move forward with preparing your property for your chickens.…

Backyard Chickens – Laws About Raising Chickens

Nancy June 18, 2012 No Comments

Chicken Laws and Regulations If you plan to raise chickens in your backyard, there are some steps to take before buying your chicks. The first, and most important consideration, is…

Backyard Chickens – An Introduction to Raising Chickens in the Backyard

Nancy May 6, 2012 No Comments

Backyard Chickens With people becoming concerned about where their food comes from, urban backyard chicken farming is growing in popularity. Chickens are easy farm animals to keep. There are benefits…