A practical, everything-you-need-to-know guide to keeping chickens for people who are as interested in them as pets as they are in eggs and other poultry produce.
With information of over fifty of the most popular breeds, Choosing and Keeping Chickens will not only help you find the chickens that are right for you and your family, but will also teach you how to care for them and get the best out of them from day one.From housing to feeding, ealing with common ailments to breeding, all the information you need is covered in expert detail in this practical book.
Valuable, short guide for beginners on how to start a backyard mini-flock of 2-4 chickens and get fresh eggs every day. Written by the author of the best-selling Fresh Food From Small Spaces book, and a former columnist for Urban Farm magazine.
Raising chickens teaches more than animal husbandry. It’s a hands-on chance to learn the character- and community-building principles and practices that 4-H is all about. And, of course, it’s fun. This easy-to-follow, illustrated guide introduces beginners to the basics of how to raise chickens. Whether you’re a 4-H’r, a first-time poultry owner, or a future egg farmer, The 4-H Guide to Raising Chickens provides step-by-step instructions for your project. From selecting a breed to caring for chicks, from housing and fencing to feeding and preventing or treating illness, the guide presents simple, straightforward information about chickens of all kinds, raised for pets, eggs, or meat. It also includes a glossary and list of resources.
Chickens make great pets. They are cheap to buy, easy to keep, and will provide you with a constant supply of fresh eggs. These feathered friends will soon endear themselves to you with their entertaining ways, providing fun for the entire family. With information on more than 50 of the most popular breeds, Choosing and Keeping Chickens will not only help you to find the chickens that are right for you, but will also teach you how to properly care for them. From housing to feeding, health care to breeding, all the information you'll need is covered in expert detail. Book jacket.
Whichever comes first for you, the chicken or the egg, this book shows you what to do next. In this hands-on, easy-to-use guidebook, longtime chicken breeder and poultry expert Christine Heinrichs tells you everything you need to know to raise chickens in your backyard—from laying out the yard and designing a coop to choosing breeds, caring for chicks, egging, sexing, and butchering. Whether you’re interested in rare breeds or the garden variety; whether you want to show your chickens or serve them, this brightly illustrated, clearly written guide will prove an indispensable resource.
Kathy Shea Mormino, aka The Chicken Chick, shares her wealth of experience as a chicken keeper in a fun and abundantly illustrated format in The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens.
All You Need to Get Started with Raising Backyard Chickens Are you ready to start keeping chickens on a small-scale? This indispensable guide takes an enthusiast through all aspects of raising chickens in the backyard. You will get all the information you need on breed selection, feeding, shelter, chickens health, flock protection, and more. Raising chickens is not difficult, complicated, or life-altering as perceived by many. Once you have established your flock, you can spend as little as 5 minutes daily to take care of them. So, anyone who has sufficient space can raise chickens. This book provides simple steps to care for your chicken with confidence. A great resource for beginners, veterans, and would-be backyard flock owners alike, Raising Chickens in Your Backyard contains the most up-to-date information on food, shelter, health basics, and more. In this guide, you'll find detailed information on: Choosing the best chicken breeds Creating comfortable housing Feeding your chickens correctly Nutritious egg production Chickens health Proper protection of your chickens Caring for chicks Layer management The latest research on chickens' behaviors Precautions for flock owners and much more This book can be a project for you, a gift for friends and family, or an enhancement to your knowledge in the world of backyard chickens. Whatever the purpose, you will discover accurate information presented in a clear and easy-to-understand format. BUY NOW! Get Started Today and Enjoy Fresh, Nutritious Eggs From Your Chickens!