It’s the new thing to do “raise chickens”, my kids are begging for their own chickens as if they are domestic pets to allow roaming around our house or yard. We are not set up for that at this time, maybe its a possible future endeavor but none the less it’s fun to dream about owning our own coop filed with chickens . Over the last two years my husband and youngest have even begone doing research on it for the future they tell me.
So, recently when I came across an article on Raising chicken for beginners over on How Does She I could not help but think about other moms who may also be in the place of considering to raise their own family chickens. So, thought I would share a few of the reason How Does She shared on reasons to raise chickens.
Here are some reasons to raise your own chickens:
1. It is healthier. You know exactly what you have fed them. There are no chemicals being passed on through the meat and eggs. It is way more natural.
2. Raising your own chickens can lower your grocery bill and you can save money. Especially if you start selling them at a farmers market. You can make some extra money.
3. My friend says fresh eggs are way better than store bought. She gave me some of hers to try and I believe they were better and more fresh.
4. It teaches your children where their food comes from, and they can appreciate it more when they eat it. They see how much work we are putting into the chicks now and they can’t wait for 6-8 months until they are laying eggs.