Before deciding whether keeping chickens is for you it is worthwhile considering the benefits of keeping chickens and the drawbacks.

The main reasons for small scale poultry keeping are:

- Chickens as a Pet or Hobby
- Saving Money - the Economics of Home Produced Eggs.
- Better Poultry Welfare Standards
- Nutrional Safety and Benefits

For more information on keeping chickens you may want to visit the following sites for tips and advice on how to get the best from your investment:

www.lowimpact.org/factsheetpoultry.pdf

http://www.poultry.allotment.org.uk/

http://www.gardenpoultry.cwc.net/ftpk1.htm

http://www.domesticfowl.co.uk/

http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/articles/poultry/basics/

http://www.poultrychat.com/vb/