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7 Reasons To NOT Get Backyard Chickens

If you’ve had chicken envy for a while, maybe it’s time for a wake-up call: here are the top 7 reasons you shouldn’t get backyard chickens.

I will cover the basics and include some photos, and by the time you’re done reading this, you should be able to butcher a chicken.

Owning a small flock of chickens can be a rewarding experience, but there are a few things to keep in mind before you buy chickens.

Chicken brooding, whether it naturally occurs or is helped along by human hands, can be an incredibly exciting and rewarding process.

When hens stop laying eggs, there may be something wrong. Knowing the cause will help you determine if there is something to fix.

A DIY automatic chicken feeder saves you time and keeps your chickens happy. You’ll need a five-gallon bucket and some other supplies.

What if your chickens aren’t laying eggs? You’ll be glad to hear that there are steps you can take to turn this around.

This is a rainwater catchment system located on a predator-resistant chicken coop. It saves a lot of time, effort, energy, and money.

There are several chicken breeds you should avoid, and that is the topic of this video. She talks about her three least-favorite chicken breeds.

Chickens are arguably one of the best and easiest animals to keep on the homestead. The following is a basic guide on how to buy your first chickens.