They provide a source of protein that comes right from your backyard. They have low “food miles” - meaning they don’t travel far to get to your plate and therefore don’t require the use of fossil fuel. It allows you to opt out of the factory-farmed egg production system and eat super-local food.
Chicken-keeping is good for the environment.
Most flock owners compost chicken manure – that nitrogen-rich compost is GREAT for gardens! Chickens will also happily eat kitchen scraps, as well as any trimmings and spent plants from your vegetable patch. Even lawn clippings, autumn leaves and other yard waste can be handed over to the chickens – what they don’t eat will be turned over and broken down until lovely compost remains. Much better than sending everything to the landfill!
Most flock owners compost chicken manure – that nitrogen-rich compost is GREAT for gardens! Chickens will also happily eat kitchen scraps, as well as any trimmings and spent plants from your vegetable patch. Even lawn clippings, autumn leaves and other yard waste can be handed over to the chickens – what they don’t eat will be turned over and broken down until lovely compost remains. Much better than sending everything to the landfill!
With backyard chickens, you know exactly where your food
came from. (And it isn't Chile
or Mexico or even Texas).
Because you raised your chickens, you know what they ate and how they were treated. You can eat eggs and meat without supporting inhumane, disease-spreading factory farming. (not familiar with how store-bought eggs and chicken come to your table? Do a quick Google search and if you can find a link to what life is like for a chicken on a factory farm. WARNING: If you find one, it might be while before you feel like buying chicken or eggs at the store for a long time). You get the freshest, healthiest eggs possible. Small-flock eggs have been proven to have higher levels of key nutrients like beta carotene, omega-3 fatty acids and lower levels of cholesterol. They are simply better for you than store-bought eggs.
Chickens are fun - and funny! pets!
Believe it or not, chickens can be socialized to be downright cuddly. Kids especially seem to be able to bond with backyard hens easily. Chickens teach kids responsibility - which is why many schools (including our own New Brighton schools) use them in curriculum. They are very easy to care for and, if you spend enough time socializing them, can be as affectionate as a dog or cat. Chickens are also incredibly entertaining for adults - don't believe me? Throw a strand of spaghetti into a coop and watch! They are great pets!
Because you raised your chickens, you know what they ate and how they were treated. You can eat eggs and meat without supporting inhumane, disease-spreading factory farming. (not familiar with how store-bought eggs and chicken come to your table? Do a quick Google search and if you can find a link to what life is like for a chicken on a factory farm. WARNING: If you find one, it might be while before you feel like buying chicken or eggs at the store for a long time). You get the freshest, healthiest eggs possible. Small-flock eggs have been proven to have higher levels of key nutrients like beta carotene, omega-3 fatty acids and lower levels of cholesterol. They are simply better for you than store-bought eggs.
Chickens are fun - and funny! pets!
Believe it or not, chickens can be socialized to be downright cuddly. Kids especially seem to be able to bond with backyard hens easily. Chickens teach kids responsibility - which is why many schools (including our own New Brighton schools) use them in curriculum. They are very easy to care for and, if you spend enough time socializing them, can be as affectionate as a dog or cat. Chickens are also incredibly entertaining for adults - don't believe me? Throw a strand of spaghetti into a coop and watch! They are great pets!
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