Raising Urban Chickens in Your Backyard:

All about the hobby and art of raising chickens at home!

Raising chickens is a fun and rewarding backyard hobby. There's nothing better than waking up in the morning to a happy flock of hens. You can raise chickens anywhere you have a little room, whether its an urban city backyard or a country ranch. Such poultry flocks can be an excellent source for fresh, healthy chicken eggs.

Raising chickens is a lot easier than you might think, and its tangible rewards are just one of the many benefits of the hobby. Let the friendly experts at poultryOne show you the basics of raising chickens, whether you're raising chickens for eggs or for meat. We'll teach you absolutely everything you need to know about raising chickens, including the best hatcheries to buy baby chicks; what to feed your pet chickens; and how to build a simple chicken coop. Let's get started:

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  • Buy: We recommend our favorite chicken guide book - Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens. If there's one book you should buy, this is it! We also recommend Chickens In Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide.
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