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How To Raise Happy Hens

Chickens can be such a great addition to your backyard if they fit in with how you live and you have the space.

They are friendly, hugely entertaining, affectionate and playful. They have truly individual personalities and are just so lovable, once you get to know them. All this, and they’re highly productive in lots of different ways.

Treat your chickens well, and in return you’ll receive an abundance of fresh eggs, plus manure for fertilising your garden – and even meat, if you’re that way inclined. Given the chance, your hens

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