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Beautiful in a feminine, rounded way that is subtle when compared to the male chickens, a female chicken is called a hen. An egg-laying breed hen will consistently provide the prepper and their family with eggs for the first five to seven years of her life. A hen usually has subdued color patterns to the male chickens and they are duller in feather shape and their overall sheen. Hens do not grow shiny pin feathers, saddles, or long-tail feathers like roosters; but are still pretty and with many demure color variations. Most female chickens tend to be timid to being held...

An exert from the upcoming eBook "The Prepper's Complete Guide to Raising Chickens" Male chickens, called a rooster or roo, are absolutely stunning creatures that come in many eye-catching feather patterns and colors. Once a rooster reaches maturity at about 6 to 9 months old, his strong instincts to watch over its flock begins. Roosters are excellent at protecting the hens and warning of danger. If you watch a rooster you will see that his eyes are always looking around and above to the sky. At the first sign of danger, the rooster will let out a warning call, round...

An exert from the upcoming eBook "The Prepper's Complete Guide to Raising Chickens" It shouldn’t be news to you that eating chicken babies (eggs) is very good for you. While there has been some back in forth over the years about nutrition due to the high level of cholesterol contained in an egg, the final ruling with all of our grand, modern science practices has found that eggs are a complete protein source containing all amino acids necessary for your body’s muscle-building functions and the cholesterol contained does not equal higher levels of cholesterol in the blood. You’re welcome to...

An exert from the upcoming eBook "The Prepper's Complete Guide to Raising Chickens" Easy Prepper Companions A joy to watch run around their yard and peace of mind knowing that your family’s food needs are secure for years to come, the humble chicken is the best animal that a person preparing for survival after a major catastrophe can raise on their homestead, starting now in times of peace.  If you’re already raising a flock of chickens, then you know about the great benefits they bring to your homestead and food security plan. If you’re new to keeping chickens, then here’s...

An exert from the upcoming eBook "The Prepper's Complete Guide to Raising Chickens" Introduction As a prepper planning for a major disaster or survival crisis, you must realize that keeping long-term food options is essential to your family’s survival. Nothing will matter more than securing water, food, and shelter. In a true emergency, grocery stores will quickly run out of food, be overrun by looters, or simply be closed; and food stockpiles will only last for so long before they run out. You must create a long-term plan for producing your own food. Chickens are one of the best animals...