Producing your own food is proven to be healthier and more economical. This is why people are building their own veggie gardens. Looking for new ways to become self-reliant have some people questioning if they can produce their own eggs and meat by raising chickens. Are there any benefits of having backyard chickens in our vegetable garden? In this episode, we explore the two things you must do before inviting chickens to your backyard. We also present guest gardeners Lara and Caren Hayward who speak to us about the pros and cons of having chickens. As they note, chickens are a great tool in the garden, but they can damage your crop if they are left unsupervised. Find out what strategies must be observed to make chickens a great ally in the building of your veggie garden.