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Chris Lesley

Chicken Expert

Chris Lesley has been raising chickens for over 20 years and is a fourth generation chicken keeper. She can remember being a young child when her grandad first taught her how to hold and care for chickens. She also holds a certificate in Animal Behavior and Welfare and is interested in backyard chicken health and care. Her work has been shared on HuffPost, Mother Nature Network, Community Chickens, Mother Earth News and many more outlets.

Today Chris keeps 11 chickens including 4 Buff Orpingtons, 4 Rhode Island Reds and 3 Silkies. She is the backyard chicken expert at Chickens And More, and shares her knowledge on raising healthy, happy chickens with our readers.

Articles by Chris Lesley

A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens for Eggs
Chris Lesley
Backyard chickens can offer a steady, affordable supply of fresh eggs. See what it takes to keep chickens happy and productive at your own suburban homestead.
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