Top 10 Reasons to Raise Chickens

Why raise chickens? - by Jennifer Murtoff

Well, being a chicken fancier, I’d say the answer is obvious. But if you need some convincing—better yet, if your spouse/significant other/parents need some convincing!—here’s my list of answers to that question.

  1. Eggs.
  2. Education.
  3. Health.
  4. Self-Sufficiency.
  5. Animal Welfare.
  6. Composting.
  7. Poop.
  8. Personality.
  9. Simplicity.
  10. Fun.

For great descriptions of each reason and links to related links go to Home to Roost.