Around 70,000 families in Switzerland keep chickens – Growing trend, these are the reasons

According to the latest data, around 70,000 families in Switzerland already keep chickens, and interest in this practice continues to grow.

Chickens are no longer seen just as farm animals, but increasingly as pets, just like dogs or cats.

Why is this trend growing?

The main reasons why citizens are choosing to keep chickens are:

Producing fresh eggs at home

Interest in a more sustainable lifestyle

Caring for animal welfare

The desire for a closer connection with nature

This trend is also related to increased awareness about the origin of food and how it is produced, albinfo.ch reports.

A trend that continues to expand

Experts say that keeping chickens is becoming increasingly popular, especially in urban and suburban areas, where people are looking for more sustainable alternatives for consumption and livelihoods.