Learn How To Raise Your Own Chickens
Health Benefits of Pastured Chickens
Did you know that chickens raised on pasture are nutritionally superior to those raised in commercial factory settings? Pastured poultry are chickens (and other birds like ducks and geese) that are raised in bottomless cages on grass where they peck and scratch at the ground and hunt for bugs and seeds along with their grain. Their manure is spread over wide areas of pasture as they are moved. This is better for the birds and the soil.
Sometimes they are mistakenly called free range chickens. Free range chickens are still kept in confinement, they are just allowed to “free range”… Continue reading
Benefits of Having Your Own Chickens
What is self-sufficient, almost self-feeding, fun, and provides you with a natural delicious breakfast every morning? Yes, chickens can be all of those things! They keep us entertained in the summer, feed on their own and provide fresh delicious eggs in exchange only for basic shelter, a little bit of care and a bit of effort. A pet of this magnitude might sound expensive, but once you realize all of the benefits that you will receive in time to come you will understand that the chickens basically pay for themselves and offer continuous food and entertainment!
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Chicken Coop House – Benefits of Building a House For the Backyard Chickens
In troubled economic conditions it is not a bad idea to build a chicken coop house to get protection from the ups and downs in prices. Buying a ready-made unit or contracting the work to build a poultry house can be an expensive affair. With the help of a good guide you will be able to do a project like this on your own.
There are many benefits of building a house for the backyard chickens on your own:
1) By having your own birds for eggs you can be sure that these are good organic eggs. These eggs will… Continue reading
Chicken Farming – The Benefits
When it comes to chicken farming, it is recommended that you start out with a small flock so that you can get your feet wet first. The benefits of chicken farming in your backyard are quite a lot. Here is a list of the benefits that you get as a result of chicken farming:
Fresh eggs: it is an established fact that organically produced chicken eggs are far superior to the ones available in the market. Not only do you get fresh eggs in the morning, you can also sell them and make some money in the process.
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