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    Choosing Chickens

    Feb 12, 2021 5 minutes
    By Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost LLC in partnership with Nutrena®

    Folks are flocking to chickens as their new “pandemic project.” What’s to love about backyard birds? And what’s not so great? Let’s take a look.

    Hen-efits!

    First, let’s look at the good stuff. As with any pet, there are many positives to keeping chickens.

    Incredible Eggs. First and foremost are the eggs. They’re fresher and tastier than store-bought eggs, with perky, deep-yellow yolks. You might get a few double-yolked eggs as an added bonus. (Learn more about egg production on Page 36.)

    Engaging Education. Next, chickens provide you and your children with important life lessons with a hands-on approach. Caring for an animal helps children develop empathy and responsibility. You can ask your children to keep a coop diary. Through having chickens, your children will also learn about the life cycle,

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