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Raising Backyard Chicken
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- 🐓 Common Myths About Backyard Chickens
- 1. Chickens Are Dirty and Smelly
- 2. You Need a Rooster for Eggs
- 3. Chickens Are Too Noisy
- 4. They’re High Maintenance
- 5. They Lay Every Single Day
- 6. Eggs Must Be Refrigerated
- 7. You’ll Only Get a Few Chickens
- 🏠 Legal Stuff First: Can You Keep Chickens?
- 📏 How Much Space Do Chickens Need?
- 🏃 Outdoor Run
- 🛏️ Coop (Henhouse)
- 🧰 Coop Options: DIY vs Store-Bought
- 🪚 DIY Coop
- 🏠 Prebuilt Coops
- 🐥 Where to Get Your Chickens
- 1. Hatching Eggs
- 2. Baby Chicks ✅ Recommended!
- 3. Pullets
- 4. Laying Hens
- 🐣 Brooding Chicks: What You’ll Need
- 🐓 Choosing the Right Chicken Breeds
- 🧼 Your Chicken Care Routine
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every 6–12 Months
- 🐣 What About Broody Hens?
- 💰 What Does It Really Cost?
- Coop Costs
- Chicken Costs
- Feed & Equipment
- So… Is It Worth It?
- 🧠 Final Thoughts
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