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5 Reasons Raising Chickens Should Be More than Just a Trend

Raising Chickens is so much more than a trend! Here’s 5 Reasons why…

Here’s 5 reasons why Chickens are more than just a trend

Although, I do see why Raising Chickens has been on the rise over the passed few years. Chickens have so much more going for them than just fresh eggs. Here’s 5 reasons why…

1. Fresh “Better for You” Eggs

I know, I just said there’s more to it than eggs; but who doesn’t love fresh eggs?! There’s just something about being able to just walk across the yard in your jammies to get the eggs you need for a fresh, healthy breakfast.

By raising your own chickens, you know what they’re eating, making them organic and Non GMO.. They have a greater nutritional value than caged “egg farm” chickens.

2. Educational Reasons…

If you make room for chickens in your life, you will learn how fascinating they really are.

Ever hear of “pecking order?” Hens establish an ordered structure within their flock.

Chickens play, mourn members of their flock, dream, stress, and they can even tell the difference in over 100 human or animal faces.

3. Free Fertilizer

Chicken poop is the best fertilizers, and one of the most sought after, due to it’s high level of nutrients.

And did I mention it’s FREE?

You can be even more proud of your garden knowing that it’s organic!

4. Pest Control

Chickens eat pretty much anything! From beetles, ticks, grasshoppers, to slugs. So, you can finally ditch those chemical based bug killers and pesticides.

5. No More Kitchen Waste

Pretty much most scraps from the kitchen can be feed to chickens.

A free printable list from It’s a Sunshiney Day on what to NOT feed chickens.

BONUS Reason…Entertainment

Yep, you guessed it…I’m slipping in the best reason why to raise chickens!!

THEY ARE JUST PLAIN ENTERTAINING!! There’s just something relaxing about sitting on the back deck after a long day and watching the Chickens and Ducks.

I hope you are as excited as I am that there’s more reasons than just the eggs to raising chickens. Join me on Fridays when I share how we are turning Joy Acres into our homestead.

 

What’s the reason you like or want to raise Chickens?

Leave me a comment below and tell me why you like or want to raise chickens…

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