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Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens Book

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Trusted guide for raising healthy chickens with expert tips and vibrant photos.

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Description

Discover the best-selling classic that poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on for more than 20 years! Whether you're keeping a couple backyard chickens or raising a flock of 100, this is the only book you'll need to keep your birds safe and healthy, from hatching chicks to collecting and storing eggs.

Product Highlights
  • Fourth edition includes up-to-date information on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks and meat
  • Plus, recent research into chicken behavior and communication for flock management
  • New color photos and illustrations provide more specificity and information about chicken breeds, anatomy and health
  • Great for beginners and seasoned pros
  • Paperback
  • Written by Gail Damerow
  • Dimensions: 7" x 0.8" x 9.37"
  • 424 pp.

Details
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 - Choosing a Breed
Chapter 2 - Fowl Disposition
Chapter 3 - Shelter
Chapter 4 - Feed and Water
Chapter 5 - Routine Management
Chapter 6 - Health Care
Chapter 7 - Laying-Hen Management
Chapter 8 - Eggs for Eating
Chapter 9 - Managing a Breeder Flock
Chapter 10 - Hatching Eggs
Chapter 11 - Chick Care
Chapter 12 - Exhibiting Your Chickens
Chapter 13 - Managing Meat Birds
Chapter 14 - Meat on the Table
Glossary
Recommended Reading
Index
Metric Conversion Charts

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