Choosing And Raising Chickens

Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : David & Charles
ISBN 13 : 9780715333105
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing & Raising Chickens written by Celia Lewis and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2009-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 158017325X
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.

Author : Chris Graham
Publisher : TFH Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing and Keeping Chickens written by Chris Graham and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Kimberley Willis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119675952
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Raising Chickens For Dummies written by Kimberley Willis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-11-13 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your hands-on guide to modern chicken-raising methods Thinking about raising chickens? You've come to the right place! This new edition of Raising Chickens For Dummies provides the most up-to-date, thorough information on the many aspects of keeping chickens in your backyard. Inside, you'll find hands-on, easy-to-follow instructions on choosing and purchasing chickens, constructing housing for your birds, feeding your chickens for optimal health, combating laying issues, controlling pests and predators, optimizing egg production, and much more. Raising chickens on a small scale is a popular—and growing—pastime. If you're interested in keeping chickens as pets or as a source for eggs, Raising Chickens For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations of everything you need to know to about caring for chickens. Inside, you'll learn about basic chicken biology, breeds, and behavior, which chicken breed is best for you, how many you need, ways to spot healthy chickens, how to build a chicken coop, best practices for mating your chickens, how to incubate eggs, how to hatch and nurture chicks, manage laying hens, collect and store eggs, and butcher meat birds. Offers practical advice on choosing and purchasing chickens Helps you construct the right housing for your chickens Provides tips on feeding and caring for your chickens Includes top tips for raising healthy chickens Whether you're a first-time poulterer or you've been raising chickens for years, this comprehensive guide provides practical how-to advice for keeping chickens in virtually any backyard. Raising Chickens For Dummies (9781119675921) was previously published as Raising Chickens For Dummies (9781118982785). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Author : Christine Heinrichs
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760343772
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Raise Chickens written by Christine Heinrichs and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2013-01-21 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to raise 5 chickens or 50, whether you have a 40-foot city lot or a 40-acre farm, the expert advice in this hands-on guidebook makes it easy for you to get started raising a healthy flock. Whichever comes first for you, the chicken or the egg, this book will show you what to do next with longtime chicken breeder Christine Heinrichs explaining all the helpful DOs and important DON’Ts. This brightly illustrated, full-color guide will prove an indispensable resource for anyone interested in raising their very own flocks. Easy-to-follow advice helps you to: Choose breeds and obtain stock House and feed chickens Manage your flock and keep it healthy Select and cull for breeding programs Incubate eggs and care for chicks Raise chickens in the country, suburbs, or city The book provides information on breed types, obtaining stock, housing, feeding, flock management, breeding programs, incubation and care of chicks, selection and culling, showing, health care, and the legal aspects of raising chickens. Reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk (Purdue University Associate Professor in the Youth Development and Agriculture Education Department), this book will give you the tools you need to succeed in a challenging but rewarding business.

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0882668234
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Chickens written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice for choosing, purchasing, raising, housing, and showing all breeds of chickens.

Author : Tara Kindschi
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 1616732210
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 4-H Guide to Raising Chickens written by Tara Kindschi and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Mark Chase
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781719475440
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Raising Chickens in Your Backyard written by Mark Chase and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

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Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616084251
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Chickens written by and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unique attributes and personalities of 100 breeds of chickens--with stunning full-color...

Author : Pammy Riggs
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119994179
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Keeping Chickens For Dummies written by Pammy Riggs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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