Chicken Beginner

Hi all,

We're moving soon to a house with a nice big back garden. As part of my quest to become self sufficient I'm thinking of getting a few chickens and maybe a goat for milk. My son drinks goats milk for his eczema. I've never kept either before so could do with any advice you can offer. i live on th uk

Up for some good reading and some practical advice on chickens?

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/605260/chickens-for-10-20-years-or-more-pull-up-a-rockin-chair-and-lay-some-wisdom-on-us