| Are you thinking about raising chickens in your back | | | | them grow larger and at a faster pace. Those |
| yard? Many people are considering raising their own | | | | chemicals are passed on through the meat and eggs, |
| chickens so they can be more self sufficient. Plus, | | | | which means you ingest them anytime you buy store |
| keeping your own chickens helps cut down on food | | | | bought poultry. If you raise your own chickens, the |
| costs. Here are 5 reasons why raising your own | | | | meat and eggs will be healthier for you, and more |
| chickens is a good idea! | | | | natural, the way mother nature intended! |
| 1. You will always have fresh eggs. Fresh eggs taste | | | | 4. Cheaper than store bought! Fresh eggs and |
| way better than store bought eggs. Plus you will | | | | chicken meat are definitely cheaper than buying store |
| know how long it's been since they were laid, so no | | | | bought. Raising your own will mean a lower grocery |
| worries about bacteria and cleanliness. | | | | bill. |
| 2. You can have fresh meat if you need it. Whether | | | | 5. Barter with your neighbors. If you end up with a |
| you decide to have chickens for eggs only, or for | | | | lot of eggs or meat, you can barter with your |
| fresh poultry meat, it's up to you. But you have the | | | | neighbors. Many people will trade goods and services |
| choice if you want it! | | | | for fresh eggs! Or if you know someone who has a |
| 3. Raising your own chicken is healthier. You know | | | | prolific garden, often you can trade eggs for fresh |
| exactly what your chickens are fed, and how they | | | | fruits and vegetables. Or if you're so inclined, you |
| are taken care of. Most production based farm | | | | could also sell your eggs at the local Farmer's Market |
| chickens are fed hormones and antibiotics to make | | | | and make extra cash! |