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Backyard Chickens: Everything You Need to Get Started

Have you ever thought about raising chickens but weren’t sure where to begin?

Maybe you’d love to have fresh eggs at home, are interested in raising birds for meat, or simply want to become a little more self-sufficient. Whatever your goal, there’s a lot to know before bringing home your first chicks.

Jennifer Denniston will walk us through the practical basics of getting started with a backyard flock, including choosing the right chickens for your goals, housing and coop setup, feeding and daily care, protecting your flock, common challenges, and what she wishes every new chicken owner knew before getting started.