By Gina Paulson
Brodhead Dairy Queen
When one thinks of agriculture, corn, cows, and tractors may come to mind. One facet that one may not think of is poultry. Poultry is one part of agriculture that is becoming more widespread.
Chickens can provide many products for people to use, including: eggs, meat, and feathers. Farmers work hard to care for their animals so they yield the best possible products. However, not all chickens are raised to be shipped off to market.
There are many people who have chickens for noncommercial reasons, and the number of these people is on the rise. More and more people who live in and out of the city are beginning to raise small numbers of these birds for enjoyment's sake. There are benefits to this choice, such as: fresh eggs, teaching children responsibility, and watching the birds grow from chicks to fully developed adults. Raising chickens can truly be a learning experience for kids and adults alike.
Showing ones birds can be a great 4-H or FFA project for those just starting out. Chickens require shelter, food, water, and a place to roost. Other than that, they are pretty self-sufficient creatures. Getting your chicks is fairly easy; they can be ordered via catalog or the internet. Though, it is best to check with city ordinances to see if chickens and/or roosters are allowed where you live.
Chickens are important to the world of agriculture, and we should be happy to have our fine, feathered friends.
Brodhead Dairy Queen
When one thinks of agriculture, corn, cows, and tractors may come to mind. One facet that one may not think of is poultry. Poultry is one part of agriculture that is becoming more widespread.
Chickens can provide many products for people to use, including: eggs, meat, and feathers. Farmers work hard to care for their animals so they yield the best possible products. However, not all chickens are raised to be shipped off to market.
There are many people who have chickens for noncommercial reasons, and the number of these people is on the rise. More and more people who live in and out of the city are beginning to raise small numbers of these birds for enjoyment's sake. There are benefits to this choice, such as: fresh eggs, teaching children responsibility, and watching the birds grow from chicks to fully developed adults. Raising chickens can truly be a learning experience for kids and adults alike.
Showing ones birds can be a great 4-H or FFA project for those just starting out. Chickens require shelter, food, water, and a place to roost. Other than that, they are pretty self-sufficient creatures. Getting your chicks is fairly easy; they can be ordered via catalog or the internet. Though, it is best to check with city ordinances to see if chickens and/or roosters are allowed where you live.
Chickens are important to the world of agriculture, and we should be happy to have our fine, feathered friends.
