Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs.

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Eric is the director of the poultry division at Stromberg’s. Today we are talking about easy chicken [00:02:00] breeds for new chicken owners. Welcome Eric. Eric Stromberg: Hello, Kenny.

2. White Commercial Broiler meat chicken These types of birds are reared as broilers by our farmers and sold as fresh or frozen capons, bone-in, boneless and cut-ups. The main breeds are Cobb-500 ...

Backyard chicken coop licenses through NOCO Humane ... and health of the chickens also play roles in egg production. Some breeds also produce more eggs than others. O'Connor and Wildman said ...