Rearing chickens in urban areas


Photos By Chris Lesley

Pullet Buffs, which are hens that are less than a year old and have not started laying eggs yet.

It is a bit more difficult to legally keep chickens in one’s back yard if one lives in urban areas as opposed to rural areas. Laws and regulations concerning the ownership of backyard chickens vary based on location.

However, this doesn’t mean raising chickens in this country is impossible. Here are five tips on how to raise chickens safely and legally in Malaysia.

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