Choosing And Keeping Chickens
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| Author | : Chris Graham |
| Publisher | : Hamlyn |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Chickens |
| ISBN | : 9780753715529 |
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.
| Author | : Celia Lewis |
| Publisher | : David & Charles |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-08-31 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 9780715333105 |
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.
| Author | : Kyle Books |
| Publisher | : Kyle Books |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2012-09-16 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 9780857830692 |
Keeping chickens is fun, relaxing, and low maintenance, plus you have the added benefit of your own known source of fresh eggs. In Chickens, poultry breeders Graham Page and Suzie Baldwin offer a practical guide to everything the beginner needs to know, from whether to buy chicks or hens, what varieties to chose, how to tell if you're buying a healthy chicken and how to ensure it stays that way, to how many chickens you should keep, and what kind of coop to buy. They also answer all the questions commonly posed by first-time owners, from whether chickens ever fly away and how quickly they will start laying, to how to prevent them being attacked by foxes and what to do when they become unwell.
| Author | : Melissa Caughey |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 145 |
| Release | : 2015-04-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1612124194 |
Chickens make wonderful pets, and Melissa Caughey provides all the information kids need to raise healthy chickens and have lots of fun doing it. Covering everything from feeding, housing, and collecting eggs to quirky behaviors and humane treatment, Caughey’s engaging advice helps children understand the best ways to care for their chickens. Spark enthusiasm with creative activities like chicken forts and a veggie piñata for the flock, and feed more than the imagination with egg-centric dishes like Mexican egg pizza.
| Author | : Gail Damerow |
| Publisher | : Hachette UK |
| Total Pages | : 233 |
| Release | : 2012-10-19 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1603427570 |
Full of expert advice and plenty of encouragement for the youngest poultry farmers, this introductory guide is designed to show children ages 9 and up how to safely and successfully raise their own chickens. With age-appropriate language and clear diagrams, Gail Damerow provides everything kids need to know to choose, purchase, house, and show their own chickens. Whether they’re interested in raising chickens for pleasure or to make money, this easy-to-use guide will help children achieve their chicken-raising goals.
| Author | : Pammy Riggs |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 439 |
| Release | : 2011-10-24 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1119994179 |
Practical how-to advice for keeping chickens "For me, raising chickens, for eggs and meat, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of our family farm. I am a great admirer of "chicken whisperer" Pammy Riggs, and with her two co-authors she has produced an admirably thorough guide to enjoying the pleasures and avoiding the pitfalls of keeping chickens. Get the book, and take the feathery plunge!" - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Keeping Chickens For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of keeping chickens, from constructing a hutch to the correct feeding regime. It offers expert advice straight from the River Cottage ‘Chicken Whisperer', so whether you're looking to raise chickens for eggs, meat, or just the entertainment value and fun - Keeping Chickens For Dummies is the perfect place to start. Keeping Chickens For Dummies: Shows you how to keep chickens in different conditions Offers guidance on choosing and purchasing chickens Gives great step-by-step advice on constructing the right housing Provides expert advice on how to feed and care for your chickens
| Author | : Anne Perdeaux |
| Publisher | : How To Books |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2014-01-16 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1845285549 |
For the family and would-be smallholder, chickens are the obvious first step when venturing into keeping livestock. Chickens also make ideal family pets, requiring less attention than a dog yet still being entertaining, productive and educational. This practical book is ideal for the complete beginner. Even someone who has never kept animals before should be able to follow the clear, detailed guidance that is given at every stage. It includes: · Choosing the right chickens and housing for your garden size · Exploring useful equipment, such as poultry feeders and drinkers · Routine care for your chickens, including what to feed them on · Outfoxing the fox - and other predators · What to do with all those eggs! · Dealing with parasites and ailments · Broody hens and hatching eggs With true-life portraits of chicken keepers, little known facts, and helpful and informative personal anecdotes, A Family Guide To Keeping Chickens, 2nd Edition is an easy and enjoyable read for anyone interested in keeping chickens.
| Author | : Barbara Kilarski |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 161 |
| Release | : 2015-02-27 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1603422013 |
No matter how small your lot is, you can keep chickens and enjoy fresh eggs every morning. Barbara Kilarski shares her passion for poultry as she fills this guide with tips and techniques for successfully raising chickens in small spaces. Spotlighting the self-sufficient pleasures of tending your own flock, Kilarski offers detailed information on everything from choosing breeds that thrive in tight quarters and building coops to providing medical care for sick animals. You’ll have fun as you keep happy and productive chickens.
| Author | : Mark Chase |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 2018-05-21 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781719475440 |
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!
| Author | : Tara Kindschi |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2010-01-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1616732210 |
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.
