Why do you want chickens? If you are reading this article, you have already decided you want to get chickens. Keeping backyard chickens is very rewarding, with many benefits. However, chickens require daily care and attention. Knowing why you want to dedicate the time and resources is very important. Know your zoning laws.
Chickens are an old favourite to the BackYard Chickens forum, but chickens and chicks have special care needs, like any other companion animal. There are questions such as: 'What enrichment do chickens need?' or 'How big the coop must be for a few chickens?'. Find out with this ultimate care guide for chickens.
Raising chickens and other poultry does not have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, the most sustainable chicken keeping methods are often the simplest ones.