chickens

In this 2nd post in Jillian's series on hatching her own chicks she discusses all the ins & outs of the actual hatching process from monitoring, to survival rate percentages and whether or not to help a chick out of their shell.

Have images of being the next chicken whisperer? You have to bribe them first! Plus rare Star Wars Benny Hill footage.

This is a step-by-step pictorial guide to chicken butchering. It is relatively graphic, and includes information on where to cut, where not to cut, and how to feel about it all. The guide includes an overview of raising meat chickens and a FAQ list.

Whether it's a desire to eat locally or a concern about where and how food is raised, a growing number of people are adding a little cluck to their backyard....