Keeping chickens is a great way to save on the family food bill.
Six laying hens can keep a family of four supplied with plenty eggs each week provided they are properly cared for.
Now, it is said that eating too many eggs is bad for the heart.
This is only true for commercially produced eggs.
Eggs that come from chickens that have been fed an organic diet everyday have less cholesterol and are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and protein.
One of the vitamins is Vitamin D, which thins the blood, and more then compensates for the cholesterol in the egg.
There are two schools of thought on how to raise chickens at home.
The first way to keep chickens is inside of a coop with a run.
The run is simply a fenced in area where the chickens can run around and do what chickens do.
They like to scratch and peck.
They also like to perch on things so it is a good idea to have some wooden poles or plastic boxes around for them to perch.
The coop is just a place where they sleep and lay their eggs.
A well-designed coop will keep predators out.
This method works but it is not as good the free-range method.
The free-range method of keeping chickens is the healthiest way for the chicken and for the egg.
This is turn is more healthy for the owner because the owner will be eating a healthier egg.
With this method, the chicken forges for its own natural food.
This will include bugs, worms, and even grass.
However, most people will supplement their diet with some top quality grains like flax, millet, and corn.
The combination of free forged food and high quality grains keep the chickens and their eggs chicks healthy for many years.