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With the high price of eggs, many homeowners are thinking about raising chickens in their backyards.  Before making the decision, consider the pros and cons.  Also check with your local zoning regulations to determine if you are allowed to raise chickens in your city or town.The ProsDaily supply of fresh eggs.  Properly cared for chickens will lay 4 to 6 eggs per week.  If you haven’t experienced eggs from healthy, well-cared-for chickens, you will be astonished by the [...]

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