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# Backyard Chickens: How to Raise Hens for Fresh Pasture-Raised Eggs at Home

Keeping backyard chickens gives you more nutritious pasture-raised eggs, fertilizer for the garden and lessons for the kids. Here's how to get started and how to use all those eggs.

October 7, 2026 · 24 min read · Nu&Cru

Raising **backyard chickens** was the first step in an old dream of Jen Allbritton, a columnist for the journal of the [Weston A. Price Foundation](https://www.westonaprice.org/): to become a small farm producer, work the land and enjoy the fruits of her own labor, instead of, as she puts it, living off the efforts of others. At the same time, while she enjoyed her new Little House on the Prairie-style life, she still wanted all the comforts of suburban living, at least for now.

So she took the first step. The family now has five lively, funny, feathered hens living in the yard of their home, in a semi-rural area. The author tells herself she did it for the kids, but admits she had far more selfish reasons.

**Chickens are hilarious and great pets.** It took a while, but today the family can pick up the "girls" and hold them, and the hens come running every time they see them. Of course they expect to be given table scraps, but the author prefers to believe it is out of adoration.

For anyone who feels the pull to do something in the spirit of country living and has a little spare patch of land, she describes what raising these birds is like: they help in the garden, make use of every scrap of food that passes through the kitchen, and provide hours of fun for parents and children. And most importantly: **you will never run out of eggs again**, and you may even have enough to give to family and friends or, better still, to trade for something you need.

This article is adapted from a column in the Growing Wise Kids series, devoted to feeding children.

## Reason 1: pasture-raised eggs are more nutritious

Without a doubt, fresh eggs from hens raised on pasture, our [free-range backyard hens](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galinha_caipira), are superior in flavor and nutrition to the conventionally produced eggs sold in stores. Eggs have been a prized food since the beginning of time: from chickens, ducks, geese, turtles and fish.

The yolks are [the richest source](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9828775/) of two star carotenoids, [lutein](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lute%C3%ADna) and [zeaxanthin](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeaxantina). Bright yellow yolks are not only loaded with these fat-soluble antioxidants, they also provide them in a form that is [better used by the body](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15284371/) than that found in vegetables, corn and most supplements.

These nutrients are known for helping fight [macular degeneration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14670087/) and [cataracts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10500021/) and for supporting eye health. But according to the author, the list of benefits is long and includes [protecting the skin from sun damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15184262/) and even lowering the risk of [colon](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10648274/) and [breast](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10088626/) cancer.

### What is in an egg

- **Complete protein:** the eight essential amino acids that build proteins. One large, whole, fresh egg has 6 to 7 grams of protein.

- **Fat:** about 5 grams (1.5 grams saturated), which help absorb all the fat-soluble vitamins in the egg itself.

- **Cholesterol:** about 200 milligrams per egg, a nutrient the brain loves.

- **Vitamins and minerals:** vitamins A, K, E, D and the B complex, plus iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium.

- **Choline:** a fatty substance found in every living cell and one of the main components of the brain.

According to the author, [choline](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colina_%28nutriente%29) also helps break down cholesterol deposits, keeping fat and cholesterol from sticking to the arteries. **The bottom line: do not be afraid to eat eggs, especially the cholesterol-rich yolks.**

### The Color of the Yolk Says a Lot

Compared with ordinary supermarket eggs, eggs from hens raised on pasture have a vivid yellow-orange yolk. This is a sign of a larger store of carotenes, more specifically xanthophylls, the natural yellow-orange pigment found in green plants and yellow corn. **The more carotenes, the darker and more orange the yolk, and the higher the levels of fat-soluble vitamins as well.**

The most intense colors appear in spring, when the grass is young and insects are plentiful. The color also fades as the egg ages. And it varies with the breed and age of the hens, their diet (grass, insects and feed) and the season of the year.

### Chickens Are Not Vegetarians

When they follow their foraging instincts, hens, which are omnivores, eat insects, earthworms (and even snakes, if they get the chance), grass and nutritious herbs, such as plantain leaves and wilted nettle, which increase laying and make the yolk more colorful. They also eat the grain and feed from the feeder, but that is not the ideal food.

Remember: **hens are omnivores, not vegetarians**, as many people think. They were made to eat both animal and plant foods. A strictly vegetarian diet keeps them from reaching ideal health, because it deprives them of the nutrients they would find scratching around the farm, the yard and the pasture.

Compared with eggs from caged hens, eggs from free-ranging hens that scratch on pasture have [more omega-3, vitamin E and vitamin A](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4820972/), as well as much larger amounts of folic acid and vitamin B12. Direct sunlight also works as a nutrient and naturally increases laying. **So let your girls be outdoors as much as possible!**

## Reason 2: Saving Money and Time

Eggs from hens properly raised on pasture are not easy to find. Going after them is worth every kilometer, but once she discovered how easy it is to collect them from the nests in her own backyard, the author can't imagine going back to her old habits. She saves on fuel and on the higher price she used to pay the farmer per dozen, and when she trades eggs for other products, she even earns money for the family. If you don't have a backyard, you can look for truly pasture-raised eggs (ovos caipiras) on the [Nu&Cru producers map](https://nuecru.com.br/en/producers).

Another tip: if you make friends with the person in charge of the organic produce section at your neighborhood market, you can get vegetables that are too old for the table but perfect for the hens.

### Chickens and the Vegetable Garden

Chickens are also a great help in the garden. Chicken manure is rich in nitrogen, which is excellent for the soil, and the coop bedding becomes an excellent mulch (it's worth learning about the [deep litter method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_litter) ). This nitrogen-rich bedding should break down and compost for at least a year before going into the garden.

When the hens are allowed to peck and scratch in the garden (after the seedlings are well established and after the harvest), **they get rid of pests, fertilize the soil naturally and turn everything over with their claws**.

### Nothing Goes to Waste

With chickens, nothing ends up in the trash. They need plenty of calcium, and one way to give it to them is to feed their own eggshells back to them. Every keeper has their own method: some toss the shells straight to the hens after using the egg; others dry the shells in the sun or in the oven and grind them up, so they no longer look like eggshells. One word of caution: if the hens get used to eating eggs, they may start eating the ones they lay, which would not be good for the family's egg supply.

There is even talk of using powdered eggshell as a source of calcium for people. The author hasn't gone that far yet, but she drops one or two shells into her water kefir while it ferments, to enrich the drink. The foundation explains these drinks in the article [Who Needs Soda Pop with These Bodacious Beverages](https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/who-needs-soda-pop-with-these-bodacious-beverages/), and Nu&Cru covers them in [Lactofermentação: o que é e como fazer](https://nuecru.com.br/en/blog/lacto-fermentation-at-home-sauerkraut-pickles).

Chickens also have an appetite for kitchen scraps. What better fate for carrot peels, cabbage stalks, meat and fish leftovers, and overripe garden vegetables (melon, cucumber, zucchini) than to come back to their table as eggs from pasture-raised hens? **Some of the most beautiful orange yolks come from hens "fed on zucchini."** A heads-up: onion and garlic can give the eggs a slightly "off" taste.

## Reason 3: It's Fun and Relatively Easy

The author says "relatively" because everything is relative. For her, the convenience of having eggs at home far outweighs the time she used to spend driving all over the state looking for the best eggs, from hens raised to the highest standards. Or, even worse, going without eggs because demand was high or because production at the local dairy farm was low.

There is some work, yes. First, you need to set up the fenced area, the coop, and the feeders and waterers. Then comes the daily routine. Chickens need:

- fresh water;

- fresh air;

- grit, the small stones kept in the gizzard that help grind up food;

- plenty of food: feed and kitchen scraps.

**Plan on at least two visits a day.** The hens need to be let out in the morning and shut in at night, so they don't become dinner for predators. And don't forget: dusk is when predators are most active. The author says an alarm goes off every late afternoon to remind her to shut the hens in, because that's a busy time in her house.

Watching the hens twist themselves into funny shapes during their dust baths has become one of the family's favorite pastimes. Besides being fun to watch, to name and to chase, hens make funny noises. The leader of the flock lets out a crazy cackle ("bawk-bawk-bawk-BAWK") every time someone approaches, as if announcing a visitor.

On the whole, hens are quite quiet, which is good news for anyone with close neighbors. **The noisiest one is the rooster**, and he doesn't have to be part of the flock unless you want fertilized eggs to raise your own chicks.

## Reason 4: It's good for kids

Opening your home and your heart to animals, whether dogs, cats or laying hens, creates opportunities for some truly valuable life lessons. **Children learn the daily responsibilities that come with keeping these animals well**, and they develop respect and compassion for the creatures of nature and for the natural cycle of life. Animals make us stop and realize that loving others unconditionally is easy, and even more fun when you do it with energy.

As Blair, a friend, editor and mother of two quoted by the author, put it: "I would never raise children without raising some kind of animal alongside them. They teach things that I could never teach."

## How to start raising backyard chickens

There is no shortage of material that walks you through, step by step, how to welcome your new residents. You will have plenty of options for the coop (with the run and the shelter), the waterers and the feeders. In very cold regions, you may need to insulate and heat the coop. The author lives in the snowy mountains of Colorado, and there a heat lamp does the job.

The size of the coop depends on how many hens it takes to serve your family. The number of eggs varies with the time of year, the breed, the age of the hens and their feed. **Good laying breeds average five to six eggs a week**, but production starts to drop after their second year of life.

### Chicken feed and the soy problem

How much feed you need depends on what the hens find while foraging and on the kitchen scraps they get. Some kind of feed is especially useful in winter.

The commercial pelleted feeds sold at farm supply stores are far from nutritious and contain many additives and unwanted ingredients. Soy shows up often, even in the feed from organic producers, but according to the author it should be avoided. The reason: soy contains phytoestrogens, plant hormones called [isoflavones](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoflavona), which, according to the foundation, disrupt the endocrine system, harm immunity, contribute to thyroid problems and cause hormonal changes in children. The subject is explored in depth in the book [The Whole Soy Story](https://www.westonaprice.org/book-reviews/the-whole-soy-story-by-kaayla-daniel/), by Kaayla Daniel.

Research shows that [soy isoflavones pass into the yolk](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11758913/) when hens are fed a diet high in these substances. In other words, **eggs from soy-fed hens belong on the list of foods with phytoestrogens to avoid**.

Soy is a recent addition to chicken feed: nobody needed it to raise chickens in the past. The crux of the matter is protein, which healthy birds need. The bigger the flock, the higher the percentage of protein the feed has to contain. On a small family farm with 5 to 25 hens, the protein should come from what they forage, from kitchen scraps and from a little feed. But raising more hens than the land can naturally support calls for feeds with more protein.

Katherine Czapp, a contributor to the foundation, remembers how chickens were raised on her family's farm:

"When I was a child, we had about 18 hens (including a few roosters), and they were fed only corn, spelt and oats that we grew and ground ourselves, oyster shell and all kinds of animal-source treats they could find (like insect larvae in the cow manure and even, now and then, a calf placenta!). Twice a day, at milking time, we left pans of warm milk for them and for our 18 cats. Every day, my grandfather took his scythe and cut the plants he knew they loved (I later found out that nettle is up to 40% protein), and they also got all kinds of scraps from two kitchens and two very large gardens. They foraged everywhere. Eighteen hens could meet their protein needs on the scale and variety of our farm. If we had hundreds of hens or more, as many producers do today, they would not have been able to get what they needed on our scale."

### Tips from people who already keep hens

A friend of the author, Vicki Hunnicut, a small part-time producer, shared valuable tips when she helped set up the coop. She came up with a soy-free feed recipe (see below) and, in winter, supplements the hens' diet with organic alfalfa for them to scratch through, so they have greens all year round.

Vicki also suggests offering **raw or fermented milk every day** (the hens love it) and adding a little apple cider vinegar to their water, about 1 tablespoon for every 4 liters. According to her, the vinegar helps keep the pH balanced, improves nutrient absorption and prevents algae from forming in the waterer.

### Homemade soy-free feed recipe

Recipe by Vicki Hunnicut, a small producer in central Colorado. The measurements are proportions (parts).

- 7 parts organic wheat (soft white or hard red)

- 2 parts organic whole or cracked corn

- 2 parts organic kamut (khorasan wheat)

- 1½ parts organic sesame seeds

- 1 part organic hulled barley

- 1 part organic millet

- 1 part organic whole oat groats

- 1 part organic quinoa

- 1 part organic sunflower seeds

- ½ part flaxseed, soaked and dried

- ½ part kelp granules

- ¼ part finely ground eggshell

- a pinch of non-iodized salt

**Free choice, in separate containers:**

- ground oyster shell and/or granite grit for chicks

- finely crushed eggshell

- raw goat's milk and/or whey

### Where to learn more

For everything else, the author assures us that it's easy to learn online and from books. The resources that helped her most were the websites [Backyard Poultry](https://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/), [The Modern Homestead](https://www.themodernhomestead.us/), The City Chicken and Backyard Chickens (the latter with a forum for asking questions of more experienced keepers), plus two books: Keep Chickens! Tending Small Flocks in Cities, Suburbs, and Other Small Spaces, by Barbara Kilarski, and Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, by Gail Damerow.

The staff at farm supply stores and at hatcheries that sell chicks to order also tend to know well which breeds suit each region best.

## Are raw eggs bad for you? How to prepare eggs

The idea of eating raw or undercooked eggs worries some people because of the risk of [salmonella](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmonella_enterica). For the author, however, **the risk is practically nonexistent, especially with the right eggs**. The data indicate that [only three in every thousand commercial eggs](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12022671/) are contaminated with salmonella. In other words, the risk is already very low, and that number refers to hens fed genetically modified corn and soy and other unmentionable things, without scratching in the sun as they should.

The osteopathic physician Joseph Mercola explains: "Salmonella infections usually show up only in commercial hens raised the conventional way. If you buy eggs from healthy hens, the risk of infection drops dramatically. Remember: only sick hens lay eggs contaminated with salmonella."

Donna Gates, author of The Body Ecology Diet, explains that avoiding the dangers of salmonella and other pathogens depends on the internal ecosystem of the hen and of whoever eats the egg, that is, you. **A gut ecosystem full of beneficial microorganisms fights off harmful pathogens.** The same goes for hens that scratch on pasture and feast on worms, insects and the microflora of the soil.

### Raw Yolk, Cooked White

On raw eggs, [Sally Fallon Morell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Fallon), president of the foundation, writes:

"It is fine to eat plenty of raw egg yolks, a custom found in many traditional diets, but regularly eating raw egg whites can cause digestive problems. The problem is that raw egg whites contain enzyme inhibitors that can interfere with the digestion of protein. Whole eggs should be cooked, and it's fine to prepare them any way you like, even scrambled. Beating eggs does not damage the proteins or oxidize the cholesterol."

According to the author, oxidation only happens when eggs are forced through tiny holes under high pressure in industrial processing.

Donna Gates recommends cooking eggs "gently" so the protein does not become hard to digest. She also prefers to eat eggs with less white (two yolks for every whole egg), since many people are more sensitive to the protein part of the egg than to the yolk. Nu&Cru's [creamy yolks](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/gemas-cremosas) follow this same logic.

To go with them, Gates suggests alkalizing vegetables, especially fermented ones such as [sauerkraut](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/chucrute), and sea salt, to balance the acidic nature of eggs (like that of all animal foods). But if the kids want [eggs with bacon](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/ovos-com-bacon) (nitrate-free, of course), that's fine too. See how to choose in [Is Bacon Bad for You? How to Choose the Real Thing](https://nuecru.com.br/en/blog/is-bacon-bad-for-you-how-to-choose).

## Too Many Eggs? Ideas for Using Lots of Eggs

The author never imagined she would have eggs to spare. Before the hens, she was always counting the eggs she had bought from the farmer so she wouldn't run out, and she was very disappointed when she had to settle for the inferior eggs at the supermarket. Today, eggs are at the center of the weekly menu, and her repertoire of egg dishes has grown a lot. Here is a quick list of preparations that use a good number of eggs:

- **Boiled eggs** with sea salt or seasoned salt: a great snack, and they go well in a [lunchbox](https://nuecru.com.br/en/blog/healthy-school-lunchbox-what-to-pack) or a salad.

- **Deviled eggs.**

- **Béarnaise sauce**, delicious with meat or fish.

- **Hollandaise sauce** for eggs Benedict, but also over steamed or sautéed vegetables (especially broccoli and asparagus). Leftovers can stand in for [mayonnaise](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/maionese).

- **Egg salad** with chopped red bell pepper and celery and a pinch of crunchy nuts.

- **Scrambled eggs, omelets and frittatas** to your heart's content, in all kinds of flavors: spinach, feta cheese and olives for a Greek touch; diced tomato, onion and bell pepper for a Spanish flavor (the same base as [shakshuka](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/shakshuka) ); onion, bell pepper, ham and cheese, Western-style. Any leftover vegetables or meat will work, as in the [ground beef frittata](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/fritatta-de-carne-moida).

- **Fried egg and cheese sandwich:** toasted bread with mayonnaise, a fried egg and, why not, a little bacon in the middle.

- **Egg drop soup** with homemade chicken broth (recipe below). Now that is healing food!

- **Egg custards**, like our [raw pudding](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/pudim-cru).

- **Shakes**, like the [banana and egg smoothie](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/smoothie-de-banana-e-ovos).

- **French toast**, like our [ancestral French toast](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/rabanada-ancestral).

- **Breakfast tacos or *huevos rancheros***: toasted corn tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, a fried egg and melted cheese, with salsa and sour cream on top. Nu&Cru has its own version of [Mexican food](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/comida-mexicana).

- **Ice cream**, like the [raw ice cream](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/sorvete-cru).

- **Gemada** (an egg yolk drink; remember: use only the yolk).

- **Baked eggs, quiches and *stratas*** (baked layers of bread, eggs and cheese), like the [cheese quiche](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/quiche-de-queijo).

- **Puddings** made with tapioca, bread or rice, and whatever else your imagination suggests.

- **Macaroons**, little cookies that are a great way to use up all those egg whites.

And when you have lots of yolks left over, there is always [quindim](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/quindim) (a Brazilian baked coconut and egg yolk sweet).

Who would have thought raising chickens would have so many advantages and be so much fun? Whether or not you have kids running around the house, these birds will bring smiles and give your table a nutritious, affordable food. **The author recommends it wholeheartedly: take a chance on a few feathered friends in your backyard.**

## How to Freeze Eggs for Winter

Freezing eggs when your hens are laying the most helps you keep a stock for winter, when laying slows down. That is the season when hens molt, and their reserves go into growing new feathers rather than producing eggs. Less daylight in winter also reduces laying, which is why some keepers use artificial light to keep it going. Left to their own rhythm, though, hens lay less.

Eggs don't freeze well in the shell, because the contents expand and the shell cracks. **Out of the shell, however, eggs freeze easily and keep in the freezer for up to nine months.**

- **Whole eggs:** crack about five eggs (roughly 1 cup) into a bowl, pierce the yolks and stir gently to combine. Beating too fast creates foam and air bubbles, which dry the eggs out in the freezer.

- **Salt or sugar:** a touch of salt or sugar helps the yolks keep their natural consistency. For every two eggs, use about ⅛ teaspoon of salt or 1 teaspoon of sugar, depending on how you plan to use them once thawed.

- **How to store them:** freeze the eggs in a glass jar, leaving no more than 1 cm of free space at the top (write on the outside how many eggs are in it and whether they contain salt or sugar), or pour the mixture into ice cube trays and, once frozen, store the cubes in bags in the freezer.

- **Separated yolks:** pierce six or seven yolks, mix in ¼ teaspoon of salt or 1 teaspoon of sugar and freeze.

- **Separated whites:** simply pour them into the jar and close it, again leaving no more than 1 cm of free space. Let the frozen whites sit at room temperature for half an hour, and they will whip up in the mixer as if they were fresh.

## Two Recipes with Eggs

### Egg Drop Soup

In a soup pot, sauté 3 to 5 chopped scallions and about ½ teaspoon of grated fresh ginger in butter or ghee over medium heat. Add 1 liter of [homemade chicken broth](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/caldo-de-frango), turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a boil. Beat 2 eggs and pour them into the boiling broth. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Make the recipe your own: add other ingredients to the sauté, such as garlic, leafy greens or mushrooms. You can also beat finely grated Parmesan cheese in with the eggs.

### Baked Eggs with Cottage Cheese

The author says this versatile recipe never fails in her kitchen.

**Ingredients**

- 6 eggs

- 1 cup of cottage cheese

- seasonings to taste

- 1 cup of grated cheese, to taste

- vegetables to taste, chopped or sliced

- ½ teaspoon of sea salt

**Method**

- Beat the eggs and stir in the cottage cheese.

- Season with herbs and spices that go well with the cheese, meat and vegetables you have chosen.

- Spread half of the mixture in a 20 x 20 cm glass baking dish.

- Spread the fillings on top and cover with the rest of the egg mixture.

- Bake at 180 °C for 45 to 50 minutes.

**Variations**

- Cumin and oregano in the egg mixture, layered with chunky salsa and grated Monterey Jack cheese (or another semi-hard cheese).

- Thyme and marjoram in the egg mixture, layered with sautéed mushrooms, onion and asparagus and gruyère cheese.

- Garlic (fresh or powdered) in the egg mixture, layered with sautéed onion, grated zucchini and chopped Italian sausage, with Monterey Jack cheese.

- Basil in the egg mixture, layered with frozen green beans and chopped tomato (canned or fresh), with a mix of cheddar and feta cheeses.

## Read also

### On Nu&Cru

- [Whole chicken: how to use the entire bird](https://nuecru.com.br/en/blog/how-to-cut-up-a-whole-chicken)

- [Breakfast for kids: nutritious ideas](https://nuecru.com.br/en/blog/breakfast-for-kids-nutritious-ideas)

- [Healthy lunchbox: how to build the perfect one](https://nuecru.com.br/en/blog/healthy-school-lunchbox-what-to-pack)

- [Eating to get pregnant: the ancestral lesson](https://nuecru.com.br/en/blog/eating-to-get-pregnant-ancestral-sacred-foods)

- [Grass-fed beef: why it costs more](https://nuecru.com.br/en/blog/why-grass-fed-beef-costs-more)

- Recipes with pasture-raised eggs: [creamy egg yolks](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/gemas-cremosas), [shakshuka](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/shakshuka), [ancestral salt cod with pasture-raised eggs](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/bacalhau-ancestral-com-ovos-caipiras), [poached eggs in bone broth](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/ovos-poche-no-caldo-de-ossos) and [pork crackling bread with butter and creamy eggs](https://nuecru.com.br/en/recipes/pao-de-torresmo-com-manteiga-e-ovos-cremosos)

- [Producer map](https://nuecru.com.br/en/producers) to buy pasture-raised eggs directly from the people who raise them

### On the Weston A. Price Foundation (in English)

- [Does Eating Egg Yolks Increase Arterial Plaque?](https://www.westonaprice.org/does-eating-egg-yolks-increase-arterial-plaque/)

- [Water Glassed Eggs: How to Preserve Raw Eggs](https://www.westonaprice.org/water-glassed-eggs/)

- [Chicken Tractors 2.0](https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/chicken-tractors-2-0/)

- [Who Needs Soda Pop with These Bodacious Beverages](https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/who-needs-soda-pop-with-these-bodacious-beverages/)

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This article is an adaptation of "Eat Your Eggs and Have Your Chickens Too," by Jen Allbritton, published in Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts, the magazine of the Weston A. Price Foundation, in Summer 2008. [Read the original in English](https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/eat-your-eggs-and-have-your-chickens-too/).

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