Raising backyard chickens to gather your own healthy eggs is rewarding and rather easy as long as you educate yourself on some basics before you begin. For instance, where does one get baby chicks? Is it better to mail order from a hatchery or buy from a local feed store? What is a straight run and what are pullets? Follow along in our “Raising Backyard Chickens for Eggs” series to step through the fundamentals to get you started on your chicken adventure.
