Raising chickens for their eggs has some costs and takes time and patience
The high price of eggs has caused some people to start their own backyard flocks. But before getting your first chick, there are a slew of things to consider before the first egg is laid. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has the story.
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