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Book Synopsis: Your hands-on guide to modern chicken-raising methodsThinking 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 chickensHelps you construct the right housing for your chickensProvides tips on feeding and caring for your chickensIncludes 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.
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Are you thinking about raising chickens but don't know where to start? Look no further! The new edition of Raising Chickens For Dummies is your ultimate guide to keeping chickens in your backyard. With easy-to-follow instructions and up-to-date information, this book covers everything you need to know, from choosing the right chickens to constructing their housing and feeding them for optimal health. Whether you want them as pets or for fresh eggs, this book has you covered.
Raising chickens has become a popular pastime, and it's easy to see why. Not only are chickens great companions, but they also provide a sustainable source of eggs. With Raising Chickens For Dummies, you'll learn the basics of chicken biology, behavior, and breeds, so you can select the perfect ones for your backyard. You'll also find tips on spotting healthy chickens and constructing a chicken coop that meets their needs.
This comprehensive guide goes beyond the basics and covers advanced topics such as mating, incubating eggs, and raising chicks. It offers practical advice on managing laying hens, collecting and storing eggs, and even butchering meat birds. Whether you're a beginner or have years of experience, this book is packed with valuable tips and tricks to help you successfully raise chickens.
Get your hands on the essential guide to raising chickens today! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy fresh eggs and the companionship of these fascinating creatures. Order your copy of Raising Chickens For Dummies now and start your backyard chicken adventure.
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