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Caring for Chickens. Introducing you to the lifelong love and care of chickens. Why Chickens?. Great tasting eggs Personality! Supporting sustainable agriculture Healthy lawns Organic fertilizer be the coolest kid on the block!. Are chickens right for me?. Do you think they are cute?
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Caring for Chickens Introducing you to the lifelong love and care of chickens
Why Chickens? • Great tasting eggs • Personality! • Supporting sustainable agriculture • Healthy lawns • Organic fertilizer • be the coolest kid on the block!
Are chickens right for me? • Do you think they are cute? • Do you have time? • Do you have some space at home? • Does your town allow them? • Do your neighbors like you? • Do you have the money to feed them?
Show me the chickens!! • How Many? • Which breed? • Standard vs. bantams • Weather where you live • Pets or broilers? • Egg color • Do you want babies?
Caring for Chicks • They require a LOT of care • Where are they going to live?
Caring for chickens • Creating a suitable living environment • Brooder • Absorbant bedding • Full waterer • Full chick feed
Chicken Coop Requirements • Predator proof • Rodent proof • Roosting poles • Easy to clean • Roomy- 4 sq.ft. per bird!