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Should I Raise Poultry?
THERE ARE MANY POSSIBLE ANSWERS
to the question, “Should I raise poultry?” For
some, the thrill of exhibition and the thought of winning first place in a poultry show are
enough to convince them to begin raising. For others, it's the excitement of seeing a little
bit of nature in their backyard. For still others, the pleasure or necessity of producing their
own eggs and meat will start them down the poultry road. The artistic are drawn to the
beauty and diversity of the birds. Hardcore gardeners are intrigued by the possibilities
of using poultry for insect control and manure as fertilizer in their backyard gardens. A
few individuals will even find poultry to be the perfect pets. Nearly everyone can identi-
fy with some facet of the poultry world and find valid reasons to raise these wonderful
creatures.
A diverse flock of poultry can provide beauty, eggs, meat, and unparalleled entertain-
ment.
