LLHG 558 - Coops de Ville: How to Raise Backyard Chickens

As anyone who has ever had a farm-fresh egg can tell you, there is a world of difference between the right-from-the-hen variety and those that come fresh from the store. Sounds good, but where there are eggs, there are chickens; and where there are chickens, there is responsibility. Find out how to do it right from start to finish in this class. We'll cover preparation; breed selection; housing, food, and water; chickens and your garden; legalities and your neighborhood; hazards and health management; raising chicks; and collecting and storing eggs. We'll also review the age-old question: Which came first?