Once you've decided that raising a backyard flock fits into your lifestyle, the next step is seeking out and understanding local laws. State laws vary greatly and change frequently these days, so this process will require some research at your local town or city hall. Here, administrators can walk you through exactly what is and is not permitted in your town, down to the neighborhood level. This step is crucial, and the only way to ensure that your future flock won't get you into any trouble (legal or otherwise).There are so many reasons to raise backyard chickens—just ask the more than 13 million Americans who have taken on the hobby. Your backyard flock won’t just produce delicious eggs for you. It will also help with waste management, produce compost for your garden or potted plants, act as a natural form of pest control, build confidence, and serve as an educational tool for kids, if you have any. For these reasons and more, chicken keeping is a hobby worth considering.Raising backyard chickens is a joy that everyone should experience. It may be hard work, but chicken keeping comes with countless benefits for your home, your family, and even your neighbors. It's a labor of love that doesn't require a vast stretch of space, or even a large backyard; in fact, chicken keeping has become popular in urban and suburban spaces in recent years, proving that anyone with passion and care to give can turn it into a hobby. Whether you've already toyed with the idea of a backyard flock or haven't yet considered it, use this series as your starter kit. It's a complete guide to nearly all aspects of raising backyard chickens, and will help you navigate everything from chicken breeds to common predators. With information comes empowerment, so read on to dive into the world of chicken keeping.#raisingchickens #rooster #farm #babychicks #homesteading #backyardpoultrymag #backyardchickensofinstagram #hen #chickenkeeping #pets #urbanchickens #farmfresheggs #mypetchicken #countrylife #chooksofinstagram #hner #lovemychickens #birds #chickensofinsta #ilovemychickens #petsofinstagram #countryliving #hobbyfarm #silkiechicken #backyardchicken #chickenmom #farmfresh #barredrock #chickenlover #fresheggsdaily#backyardchickens #chickensofinstagram #chickens #petchickens #crazychickenlady #poultry #backyardpoultry #hens #chicken #hensofinstagram #chickenlife #chickensofig #freerangechickens #farmlife #homestead #chooks #chickencoop #chickenlove #backyardflock #happyhens #eggs#tools #woodworkers #architecture #woodworkingcommunity #craft #woodworkingtools #finewoodworking #reclaimedwood #smallbusiness #joinery #holz #custommade #rustic #cnc #woodartist #woodworkingproject #madera #luthier #homedesign #decoration #customfurniture #love #m #artist #craftsman #construction #li ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhlc5zhk1TY