Saturday, November 24, 2012

Benefits of Raising Your Own Chickens

By George Yorick


Many people are learning about raising their own chickens for the first time. They are getting excited about the possibilities. No matter whom you are, things can be confusing at first. So let's take a look at some things that might be important for you if you are a beginner.

It really depends on what your goals are. Do you want to raise chickens for meat? Do you want to save money by harvesting your own eggs? Decide what you want to do. Maybe you just want to try something new. Either way, eggs are a great source of protein. And as we age, protein is needed to maintain muscle especially for men over the age of 40.

So what are the different types of chickens? Well, for the purpose of this article, I will refer to popular egg laying chickens. They include: Leghorn, Rhode Island Reds, Black Star, Light Sussex, Plymouth Rock and Cuckoo Maran. You will get the best results from these chicken breeds. So if you are a big egg eater, I recommend sticking with those breeds.

In the past, people believed that eggs were bad for you. New research has proven that eggs are actually very good for you. People with high cholesterol will actually benefit greatly from consuming eggs. That includes keeping the yoke as well. Plus, they are very high in healthy protein. The body needs protein for muscle building. If you are a man, you should be consuming much more protein. Especially if you are a body builder, or just like to lift weights.

Upkeep is very important. Do not neglect your chickens. If you do this, chances are that you won't have a business for very long. Keep the coop clean and always be sure to check for predators in the area. An accident can be disastrous to your egg selling business.

If you're like me, you want to be a little more entrepreneurial. You can make good money selling eggs. If you are good at networking and meeting new people, it might be just what you are looking for. Plus, with all the new social media tools available online, you can build this type of business rather quickly. Be sure to collect egg cartons from people you do business with. This will save you money over the long term. Either way, this can be a great business venture for you. With so many people wanting to purchase farm fresh eggs, this is a great niche to get involved in.




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