Ten Commandments for Raising Chickens, Part I

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Back in the nest box, Mom announces another egg.
Back in the nest box, Mom announces another egg.
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Chickens enjoy foraging in the garden, so be careful.
Chickens enjoy foraging in the garden, so be careful.
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Curious chicks step from their brooder into a bright new world. A good chicken house is one of the first things you need when you start raising chickens.
Curious chicks step from their brooder into a bright new world. A good chicken house is one of the first things you need when you start raising chickens.
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These Rhode Island Reds perch on a roost made from a 2x2 (round all edges, and allow 10 a bird).
These Rhode Island Reds perch on a roost made from a 2x2 (round all edges, and allow 10 a bird).
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Wash feeders and waterers often to keep them clean.
Wash feeders and waterers often to keep them clean.
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Note the erect posture, clear eyes and full plumage of this healthy bird.
Note the erect posture, clear eyes and full plumage of this healthy bird.

Chickens are, in my opinion, ideal livestock
critters for the beginning homesteader or backyard farmer.
More and more folks are discovering that raising their own
poultry can provide them with all the fresh eggs they could

  • Published on Jan 1, 1981
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