In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun-dappled yards, giggling children collecting eggs, and cuddly hens nestled ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image via Shutterstock (Image via Shutterstock) Alright, you've done it. You've finally made the decision to start raising pet ...

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