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Ask a Master Gardener: Chickens in the garden

HAVING A FLOCK of chickens can be beneficial to gardeners as they will eat bugs, ticks and other pests and aerate the soil as they hunt for tasty treats. 

There’s more to consider than fresh eggs when raising chickens at home. For gardeners, that includes keeping both chickens and plants safe and productive.

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