Chickens: the most common homestead livestock. (Homesteader's Handbook to Raising Small Livestock, part 3)

From: Countryside & Small Stock Journal | Date: November 1, 1993| Author: | Copyright information

The most common livestock on homestead farms is the chicken because they are cheap and need little care. Before purchasing chicks, a homesteader should study the breeds and decide what type fits his needs. Tips on raising healthy chicks, feeding, housing and butchering are included.

Get ready for fresh eggs, tasty meat, and a lot of pleasure!

The chicken is probably the most universally accepted livestock on the homestead, for psychological as well as practical reasons. Chickens require little space, a minimum of experience and knowledge, and they're readily available at low cost. ...

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