Backyard Chicken Keeping

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    1. 3 Benefits of Raising Chickens
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    Why should you keep backyard chickens? In this lesson, you’ll discover the many health benefits of raising chickens in urban and suburban areas.

    Why should you keep backyard chickens? In this lesson, you’ll discover the many health benefits of raising chickens in urban and suburban areas.

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    2. Backyard Chicken Keeping FAQ
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    Have questions about urban chicken keeping? In this fun and informative FAQ, learn the answers to a dozen intriguing questions about backyard chicken keeping.

    Have questions about urban chicken keeping? In this fun and informative FAQ, learn the answers to a dozen intriguing questions about backyard chicken keeping.

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    3. How to Choose the Right Chicken Breed
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    Want to start raising chickens, but not sure what breed to choose? In this lesson, discover what you need to know about picking a chicken that's right for you.

    Want to start raising chickens, but not sure what breed to choose? In this lesson, discover what you need to know about picking a chicken that's right for you.

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    4. How to Raise Baby Chicks
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    Who doesn’t love baby chicks? However, there are several things you need to know about keeping these little puffballs alive, especially in the first six weeks.

    Who doesn’t love baby chicks? However, there are several things you need to know about keeping these little puffballs alive, especially in the first six weeks.

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    5. Chicken Coop Basics
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    Interested in keeping backyard chickens? In this lesson, you’ll learn the basics of chicken coops, and what to consider when building or purchasing your coop.

    Interested in keeping backyard chickens? In this lesson, you’ll learn the basics of chicken coops, and what to consider when building or purchasing your coop.

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12 Comments
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Larry N
Thank you...
Jen Boulden
You are more than welcome...
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Larry N
Good job thank you...
Jen Boulden
Hey, thank YOU Larry!
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Jim W
Great ideas! Useful info!
Jen Boulden
So glad! And thanks for the feedback! Happy Spring and great luck with the chicks!
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Courtney M
Great lesson with lots of good tips!!
Jen Boulden
Awww, thanks so much!
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Phil B
For confined chickens how much "scratch" area per chicken is recommended?
Jen Boulden
That question is answered, and more, in Chicken Keeping Series, video # 2, over at JenBTV.com. I think you'll dig it!
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