Raising Chickens for Dummies
Raising Chickens for Dummies
Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION 1About This Book 1Foolish Assumptions 2Icons Used in This Book 3Beyond the Book 3Where to Go from Here 3 PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH RAISING CHICKENS...
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Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION 1 PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH RAISING CHICKENS 5 CHAPTER 1: The Joy of Chickens 7 PART 2: CARING FOR YOUR FLOCK: GENERAL MANAGEMENT 53 CHAPTER 4: Coop, Sweet Coop: Choosing Your Chickens' Home 55 PART 3: SPECIAL MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS 125 PART 4: KEEPING YOUR CHICKENS HAPPY AND HEALTHY 199 CHAPTER 10: Basic Chicken Biology and Behavior 201 PART 5: THE CYCLE OF LIFE: FROM EGG TO CHICK 273 CHAPTER 13: Making More Chickens 275 PART 6: THE PART OF TENS 343 CHAPTER 16: Ten Tips for Healthy, Stress-Free Chickens 345 INDEX 357 Biographical Note: Kimberley Willis retired from the Lapeer County Michigan Extension office as a home horticulturist. She has written four books, including The Complete Idiots Guide to Country Living. Rob Ludlow owns backyardchickens.com, the largest chicken enthusiast site on the Internet. He is also co-author of Gardening with Free-Range Chickens For Dummies. Publisher Marketing: Raise healthy and happy chickens Raising Chickens For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you exactly how to get started on your own or improve the way you already raise your flock. The book gives you down-to-earth and easy-to-implement suggestions for raising healthy chickens in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. You'll learn all about the different breeds of chicken, how to build and maintain your coops, relevant trends in chicken farming, and the essential products and technology that makes the process of raising chickens smooth and rewarding. You'll also find the critical safety and health info you need to keep yourself, your family, and your animals safe from disease and harm. Inside:
A must-read guide for new and aspiring chicken enthusiasts everywhere, Raising Chickens For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a fun, organized, and up-to-date resource that's packed with the most useful info you can apply immediately to raise chickens on your farm or even in your backyard! |
Author: Willis, Kimberley
Publisher: For Dummies
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2026-03-31
BISAC: Technology & Engineering / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry|House & Home / Sustainable Living|Nature / Reference
Weight: 1.15 lbs
ISBN: 9781394402144
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781394402144
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