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Can We Squawk?
by The Well AdminMay 3, 2012
Sixty years ago, it wasn’t unusual for families to keep chickens in the backyard to provide both eggs and pest control for the garden. Now, most Americans get their eggs via grocery store, but in the last five years, raising chickens has become more accessible to even beginner farmers.
With roughly 300 eggs per hen every year, you'll be loading up on more nutrition than you would get with store-bought eggs: 25% more vitamin E and a third more vitamin A! So go join the revival of the backyard chicken!
Check out our tips to help you along the way:
- Rooster vs hen: Crowing roosters are illegal, but hens are considered pets under some city health codes. Check your local zoning laws.
- Chow time: You can order organic feed online or make it yourself. Hens also love kitchen scraps.
- Garden savers: Chicken manure is great for your garden! Just throw it in the compost bin.
Expired Egg Test: Put an egg in a glass of water. If it sinks, it's good. If not, throw it out.
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Why We're Hooked:
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Jackie says: "I'm planting my first real vegetable and herb garden this year with my youngest son. When we started early planting together a few weekends ago, in passing I said, "Just think how great the tomatoes and basil will be with eggs…maybe we should get some of our own chickens." I've been thinking about getting chickens every day since then! Maybe next year."
