Raising Chickens: Harvest Your Own Fresh Eggs (Urban Gardening and Farming for Teens)

Because of the rise of the urban farming movement, people in cities are seeing the potential for business opportunity and fun in raising their own chickens for their eggs. This highly informational guide provides all of the tips and tricks needed to choose a suitable chicken breed, acquire your own chickens, raise them in a happy and healthy environment, and collect and sell their eggs for profit. This volume promotes environmentally friendly and organic business development for people of all ages. Presents information about raising chickens for eggs, including acquiring chickens, raising them, and seeing that they are healthy and safe Bright lights, little city farms Getting started Caring for chicks and pullets Raising layers Health, sanitation, and safety.