Unlock the joys of poultry farming with 'Keeping Chickens For Dummies.' This comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for raising chickens, whether for fresh eggs, delicious meat, or as charming backyard companions. With expert insights from the renowned 'Chicken Whisperer,' Pammy Riggs, and her co-authors, this book covers everything from selecting the right chicken breeds to constructing a safe and comfortable hutch. Learn about an optimal feeding regime, health care essentials, and maintenance tips to ensure your flock thrives all year round.

This essential guide to chicken-keeping is not just about practical advice; it’s an enjoyable journey toward self-sufficiency and sustainability. Discover the advantages of having fresh eggs at your fingertips and the fun that comes with nurturing your own chickens. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, 'Keeping Chickens For Dummies' provides opportunities for educational activities with family and friends, making your backyard an engaging and fruitful place.

Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This BRAND NEW edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2011, includes 432 pages of invaluable information to help you succeed in your chicken-keeping endeavors.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119994176
Year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 432


Description:
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