You Can Raise Chickens

By: Peter Cooper

Often in gardening magazines and on homesteading web sites, people dream of raising chickens to provide fresh eggs and meat for their families, but the fear of the unknown keeps them from ever taking the first step toward food independence. The reality is anyone who has ever owned a cat or a dog can easily raise his own chickens—all you need is a little knowledge and some planning.

Raising chickens is actually easier than caring for a dog or a cat. There is no litter box to clean, no long walks on a leash and no baths. Chickens will not chew …read more