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Raising Chickens

Chickens are a fresh, nutritious source of home grown meat and eggs. The birds also provide teens and children with exhibition animals for county fairs. Chickens can be raised in rural, suburban and urban settings. However, check your local laws and zoning ordinances to see if keeping chickens is allowed, and if so, under what rules. To determine the appropriate number of birds, consider why and how raising chickens will benefit your family. Also look at the space available and the time needed for care and maintenance. Poultry birds can be obtained from other owners. Obtain eggs to hatch or chicks from online sources or contact your local Southern States dealer in the spring for Chick Days. Click to Learn More