I've done a lot of research and this one article seems to cover most of the things I tell people about raising chickens. The eggs are fresher, healthier for you, backyard chickens are cleaner, have fewer chances of spreading disease, are typically no bother to neighbors and when added to a good composting and gardening plan can save you money.
http://www.baristanet.com/2013/03/group-hoping-that-keeping-chickens-will-fly-in-bloomfield/
Here's hoping Bloomfield gets with it and allows it residents to enjoy all the benefits that just a few chickens can provide.
Be sure to check out the health benefits of eating fresh chicken eggs.
... eggs from home-raised hens contain about 1/3 less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3 more Vitamin A, twice the amount of Omega 3 fatty acids, three times the amount of Vitamin E, and seven times the betacarotene of commercially raised eggs.
http://www.baristanet.com/2013/03/group-hoping-that-keeping-chickens-will-fly-in-bloomfield/
Here's hoping Bloomfield gets with it and allows it residents to enjoy all the benefits that just a few chickens can provide.
Be sure to check out the health benefits of eating fresh chicken eggs.
... eggs from home-raised hens contain about 1/3 less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3 more Vitamin A, twice the amount of Omega 3 fatty acids, three times the amount of Vitamin E, and seven times the betacarotene of commercially raised eggs.
