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How to Raise Chickens
If you are thinking about raising chickens for food and fun, you’re in a growing segment of our population that is trying to get back to nature. But where to start? The first place you should start is by doing research. Learn all about chickens, and what you’ll need to prepare to raise them.
Don’t just go out to a feed store and buy a few chicks. You’ve got to know just a little bit about what you’re getting into first. Here’s an article that you can use as a primer for your chicken research. It’s a great, informative article, and a quick read. Check it out:
Chickens – A Delightful and Valuable Part of Organic Gardening and Homesteading
Chickens – A Delightful and Valuable Part of Organic Gardening and Homesteading
By Sue Merriam
Adding chickens to your backyard farm is the fastest way to a healthy, organic garden, and a delightful way to make your homestead more self-sufficient.
Why Chickens are Invaluable To Self-Reliance
In the thirties, during the Great Depression, horror stories abounded about soup lines and folks facing starvation. But those who owned their own land along with a dozen or more hens and roosters never went hungry. That’s because in a bad economy, those who can raise their own food are way ahead of the game. With a dozen or so hens and a rooster you’ll have a steady supply of eggs and meat. Read the rest of this entry »
