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Egg Laying Hen Care Guide Why did the little red hen cross the road…to lay an egg on the other side!! Seriously though, for decades, chickens have been considered a gateway species to acquire for back to the land hippies, homesteaders, and now suburban gardeners. To that end, many well-meaning bloggers will tout the benefits of keeping a flock, including year round egg production. They will also tell you that chickens are super easy to care for, and that home grown eggs save the keeper money in the long term. But are these claims really true? Read on in order...