So, you're interested in raising chickens? Raising backyard chickens for beginners is exciting and very rewarding. You've embarked on a fun and exciting journey! 

Chickens can be seen as pets and/or a source for fresh eggs. Either way, chickens can give you joy, a sense of fulfilment. For kids, the fun is multiplied as chickens are very social and friendly and endlessly entertaining with their different personalities, styles and breeds. 

For more on raising chicks visit www.backyardchickens.com