Fresh eggs are just one reason why more Texans are adding chickens to their backyards. If you’re thinking about joining the urban coop movement, here are our top five reasons why you’ll love raising chickens.
1. Pasture raised chickens lay healthier eggs than factory farm chickens.
Chickens that forage and have access to the great outdoors lay eggs with:
- 1/3 less cholesterol
- 1/4 less saturated fat
- 3 times more vitamin A
- 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
- 3 times more vitamin E
- 7 times more beta carotene
- 6 times more vitamin D
2. Raising chickens gives you control over your food source.
Is cage free really cage free? What about GMOs and antibiotics? Take the worry out of what’s in your food by raising it yourself.
3. Chickens are very low maintenance.
No special grooming or pooper-scoopers required. Just gather eggs, refill their food and water, and let them stretch their legs a bit. Less than 10 minutes a day and you’re done!
4. Chickens are great for kids.
Chicken care teaches your children positive values like responsibility. But unlike other pets, chickens give back in a tangible way—eggs! Your family will learn that you get what you give and that store-bought isn’t always better.
5. Chickens gobble up annoying backyard bugs.
Chickens are skilled hunters when it comes to pesky garden pests. Their keen eyesight helps them track down and devour ticks, scorpions, mosquitoes and more.
HOMEFIELD’s portable chicken coops keep your flock safe and sheltered from predators and weather. For more information, visit your local showroom today.
