The Red and Blue Palace!
I have enjoyed raising chickens for several years now. They are very low maintenance and are much easier to take care of than a dog! If you are interested in raising backyard chickens for eggs or meat, there are a few things you should know before beginning. First, you will want to check with your city to see if your area is zoned for chickens. Most areas are catching onto the chicken movement and allowing people to raise their own. In West Jordan, where I live, we are allowed to have 5 hens and 4 chicks. I have 5 hens at the present time. 1 Buff Orpington, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Easter egg-er (Americana), 1 Sussex and 1 Sliver Laced Wyndotte. Other types of excellent layers are Red Island Red, Welsummer, Delaware and Black or Red/Gold Stars. I got my particular breeds in the hopes to get different colored eggs and have a variety of hens (mostly to tell them apart). I get a variety of colored eggs from green/blue to light and medium browns.
Maintenance
Space Needs for Hens
Baby Chicken Needs