Fresh eggs, and a nod to the farmer inside you, might have you considering the latest gardening trend: urban backyard chickens. Take a stroll around many fenced-in neighborhoods in various US cities, and you’ll find that many citizens have taken on the responsibility of raising chickens. It is a fun and rewarding pastime with benefits like fresh food, pest control, and fertilizer production. There is a lot to consider if you decide to set up a home for your chickens: zoning laws, incubation vs. live chicks or hens, hen care, socialization, and predator protection, as well as provision of an appropriate coop will have to be carefully planned for the best results.
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