Farm in the Backyard

So you decided that chickens are for you what next?                                                                         Preparing for your chickens is one of the most important things to do when you decide to get a few hens for your backyard. Even before you decide where to put them and what type you want the first   things do is 1.      Check if your allowed to have chickens in your city .Some cities allow you to have how many chickens you want, while others say you can only have 4-6 and not roosters. There are also laws about how big of an area you have to house...

           Recently, more and more people who are living in suburban areas are deciding to get chickens. But what reason are there to keep them? It is fun seeing the chicks and raising them while there cute and fluffy, but what happens after a few weeks where they are not so cute half fluff, half feather vultures? I have been raising chicken for 7 years and have had around 60 chickens all together (not at the same time) they can be fun to care for and they give you (kind of) free breakfast! They can be very friendly and are easy[ish] to care for! This is a roundup of the necessities of chickens and pros and cons of getting them.   The Pros Fresh eggs from your hen are tastier and healthier then store bought eggs http://www.hobbyfarms.com/store-bought-eggs-vs-farm-fresh-eggs-4/ They can reduce stress and it is fun to watch them They are a great way to reduce: Ticks, weeds, and many other pests you don’t want ...