Backyard Chicken Keeping

17 CQ
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    1. 3 Benefits of Raising Chickens
    A lesson with Jen Boulden
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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.

    3 Benefits of Raising Chickens
    with Jen Boulden

    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.

    Backyard Chicken Keeping FAQ
    with Jen Boulden

    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.

    How to Choose the Right Chicken Breed
    with Jen Boulden

    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.

    How to Raise Baby Chicks
    with Jen Boulden

    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.

    Chicken Coop Basics
    with Jen Boulden

    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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    Larry N
    Thank you...
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    Jen Boulden
    You are more than welcome...
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    Larry N
    Good job thank you...
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    Jen Boulden
    Hey, thank YOU Larry!
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    Jim W
    Great ideas! Useful info!
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    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!!
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    Jen Boulden
    Awww, thanks so much!
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    Phil B
    For confined chickens how much "scratch" area per chicken is recommended?
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    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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