Category Archives: Livestock

Health Benefits of Free-Range Eggs

It seems that the pros and cons of eating eggs waver pretty often.  One study will say they are good, while another will say to avoid eggs because of their cholesterol, while yet another will tell you to only eat the white. It has been shown that when eggs from free-range chickens are studied, the nutrition levels are increased by about 3 times.

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Homemade Chicken Feed for Healthy and Inexpensive Backyard Flocks

With an increase in awareness of the damage of many medicated commercial feeds and genetically modified food sources, some backyard chicken owners are trying their hand at growing their own chicken feed.

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Raising Chickens for Eggs in Your Own Backyard

Raising a few chickens to supply your family with eggs is fun and easy. Even if you don’t live out in the country, you can easily raise chickens in a small backyard, and you can’t beat the flavor of fresh eggs. There are a few things you need to know before you start raising your own chickens, such as whether your town allows chickens, what kind of housing you want to use, and what breed you will want to raise.

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