Backyard Chickens: Fresh Eggs Without a Huge Flock

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Learn how to keep backyard chickens in the suburbs or city for a reliable, year-round supply of fresh eggs! After more than 10 years of suburban chicken keeping, I share practical tips for managing flock size, choosing productive egg-laying breeds, planning for seasonal egg production, storing eggs for winter, and introducing new hens to your flock.

You'll also see the hatching of our latest batch of chicks in an incubator and how we are brooding them in our suburban garage.

You'll also get tips for sourcing affordable chicks and responsibly rehoming excess roosters. Whether you're just starting with backyard chickens or looking to make your existing flock more efficient, this video will help you plan a sustainable urban egg-laying flock.