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Backyard chickens were a thing even before egg prices soared, but are they worth it? A Press Democrat reporter runs the numbers
A Press Democrat reporter and backyard chicken raiser takes a closer look at what it takes to raise her chickens.
Fresh eggs at home? What to consider before getting chickens
Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive ...
Raising chickens costly but worth it: 'It really is an investment'
The price of eggs may be through the roof, but that doesn’t mean you’ll save money with a chicken coop. While the popularity ...
Raising chickens for eggs turns out to be no bargain
If the soaring cost of eggs makes the idea of raising your own chickens appealing, you might want to think twice. A livestock ...
High Plains Journal1d
Safety First: Keeping Children and Chickens Together!
• Supervise children closely: Always keep an eye on children when they are near chickens to prevent them from putting their ...
Neighbors flock to backyard chicken coops for fresher and cheaper eggs
For Christin New, whose multigenerational family moved from Redwood City, California, to a 2-acre home in the nearby Santa ...
The Citizen11d
Eco Talk: What to know about raising chickens at home
These days the price of eggs is a common conversation topic. My family has chickens, or more specifically “laying hens” at ...