Raising Chickens for Fresh Eggs
I know,you think I’m getting a little crazy now, but chickens are cute! They are easier to raise than you think, and fresh eggs are delicious,cheaper and healthier than what you get in the store. Grocery store eggs can be weeks old by the time they hit your fridge.
All you need is a place to keep them safe from predators, a compost pile for the litter and food and water. If you live in the north, you will probably want an automatic watering system, but they don’t cost that much.
The key thing for budgeting moms to watch out for – don’t spend more on the set up than you will save on eggs. Build your own coop or chicken tractor ( a portable coop that will have your chickens digging up a garden for you) or get someone to help you build one. Find scrap wood for at least part of the project. Here are some easy plans to start with – modify them to fit the materials you have.