Why We Raise Chickens and Finding Your Why in Backyard Poultry

About this episode

Phil and Lauren discuss the motivations behind raising chickens in backyard poultry keeping.

In this episode of The Coop Podcast with Meyer Hatchery, Phil and Lauren discuss the key question in backyard poultry keeping: your why. They explore reasons for raising chickens, such as fresh eggs, food security, pest control, family bonding, and teaching responsibility. Phil shares personal stories, while Lauren reflects on her upbringing with poultry and the lessons learned from caring for a flock. Insights from Meyer Hatchery’s customer service highlight common motivations for new chicke...

People in this episode

Hosts: Phil, Lauren

Topics covered

• backyard poultry
• chicken raising
• food security
• family bonding
• responsibility

Keywords

• chickens
• fresh eggs
• pest control
• food security
• family bonding
• responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Meyer Hatchery

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