Chickens and Eggs

My family is researching a new idea using books and videos from the library for the next few weeks. We are learning all about raising backyard chickens both for meat and for laying eggs. Even though birds scare me to death I can see a lot of fun, experiences, and benefits out of this and we are already set up on our property with a chicken coop and area so set up would be easy. My kids would love it and could be a chore for them to pick the eggs, it would be cost effective and healthier for our families, we could gain a feeling of self sufficiency raising animals and our own food, and it could turn into a small side business for us as well. Either way we will learn something in the process.