There's a lot to like about raising chickens in your backyard. The eggs are a real temptation—tastier and fresher than any store-bought eggs, and better for baking, too. The shells, along with the chicken poop, can be tossed right into the compost pile. Much of the day, the birds entertain themselves, picking grass, worms, beetles, and all of the good things that go into making those yummy farm eggs. Plus, with their keen eye for insect pests, chickens make for great gardening companions,
Remember, though: Nothing good comes easy. Continue reading from Almanac
Chicken Breed Selection (Ohio State University Extension)
Backyard Chickens (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
The Essential First-time Chicken Keeper's Checklist (KCET)
Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens in the City (Fleet Farming)
44 Beautiful DIY Chicken Coop Plans (The Happy Chicken Coop)
Raising Backyard Chickens for Eggs (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Zoning for Domestic Fowl (Westport) (Town of Westport)
Adopting and Caring for Backyard Chickens (The Humane Society)
Avian Influenza in Pets and Backyard Flocks (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Avian Influenza Information (Connecticut Department of Agriculture)
