That he’s now so immersed in raising chickens surprises Danny Banks, a burly, whiskered truck driver who used to spend his money and free time drag racing his NHRA Super Pro and Super Street cars.

Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...

I’ll admit, I jumped on the backyard chicken raising wagon last year. I probably would not have done so if I had joined all the backyard chicken raising groups beforehand. There’s, apparently, a lot ...

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