Author : Chris Graham
Publisher : Hamlyn
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,3 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Chickens
ISBN : 9780753715529
With information of over fifty of the most popular breeds, Choosing and Keeping Chickens will not only help you find the chickens that are right for you and your family, but will also teach you how to care for them and get the best out of them from day one.From housing to feeding, ealing with common ailments to breeding, all the information you need is covered in expert detail in this practical book.
Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,48 MB
Release : 2009-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780715333105
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 : Chris Graham
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 10,97 MB
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1472915291
A perfect gift for the poultry fanatic in your life - both those new to the craft and more experienced henkeepers. This comprehensive collection of 500 tips written by poultry expert Chris Graham covers all aspects of keeping chickens, including: - Becoming a Hen Keeper - Housing and Equipment - Choosing Chickens - Feeding Chickens - Eggs and Meat - Flock Needs - Breeding and Showing - Ailments The tips are grouped logically so that novices can build their knowledge gradually, while old hands might prefer to dip in and out at random or use the index to refer to specific topics. The tips are also accompanied by simple annotated diagrams where required. Illustrated throughout with specially commissioned colourful linocut prints by award-winning printmaker Melvyn Evans, Wisdom for Henkeeping is an ideal companion for newcomers to henkeeping, and also a perfect gift for more experienced poultry keepers.
Author : Kathy Shea Mormino
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 30,80 MB
Release : 2017-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0760352429
Kathy Shea Mormino, aka The Chicken Chick, shares her wealth of experience as a chicken keeper in a fun and abundantly illustrated format in The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens.
Author : Barbara Kilarski
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,40 MB
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603422013
No matter how small your lot is, you can keep chickens and enjoy fresh eggs every morning. Barbara Kilarski shares her passion for poultry as she fills this guide with tips and techniques for successfully raising chickens in small spaces. Spotlighting the self-sufficient pleasures of tending your own flock, Kilarski offers detailed information on everything from choosing breeds that thrive in tight quarters and building coops to providing medical care for sick animals. You’ll have fun as you keep happy and productive chickens.
Author : Anne Perdeaux
Publisher : How To Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 26,70 MB
Release : 2014-01-16
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1845285549
For the family and would-be smallholder, chickens are the obvious first step when venturing into keeping livestock. Chickens also make ideal family pets, requiring less attention than a dog yet still being entertaining, productive and educational. This practical book is ideal for the complete beginner. Even someone who has never kept animals before should be able to follow the clear, detailed guidance that is given at every stage. It includes: · Choosing the right chickens and housing for your garden size · Exploring useful equipment, such as poultry feeders and drinkers · Routine care for your chickens, including what to feed them on · Outfoxing the fox - and other predators · What to do with all those eggs! · Dealing with parasites and ailments · Broody hens and hatching eggs With true-life portraits of chicken keepers, little known facts, and helpful and informative personal anecdotes, A Family Guide To Keeping Chickens, 2nd Edition is an easy and enjoyable read for anyone interested in keeping chickens.
Author : Melissa Caughey
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 28,6 MB
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1612124194
Chickens make wonderful pets, and Melissa Caughey provides all the information kids need to raise healthy chickens and have lots of fun doing it. Covering everything from feeding, housing, and collecting eggs to quirky behaviors and humane treatment, Caughey’s engaging advice helps children understand the best ways to care for their chickens. Spark enthusiasm with creative activities like chicken forts and a veggie piñata for the flock, and feed more than the imagination with egg-centric dishes like Mexican egg pizza.
Author : Tara Kindschi
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 12,41 MB
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1616732210
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 : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 27,44 MB
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 158017325X
Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.
Author : Lisa Steele
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 20,19 MB
Release : 2016-11-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0760350477
There's no need to choose between chicken keeping and gardening! This book includes a variety of strategies, garden designs, and tips for integrating two popular hobbies.
