Backyard Chicken Keeping for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Caring for Hens, Gathering Eggs, and Managing a Small Home Flock

By Emma Shepherd

Reactive Publishing

Backyard Chicken Keeping for Beginners is a practical, easy-to-follow guide for anyone who wants to understand the basics of raising chickens at home.

Written for new chicken keepers, this book explains how to plan a small flock, choose suitable breeds, prepare a coop, establish daily care routines, and understand the responsibilities that come with keeping hens. Readers will learn how to think through feeding, water, bedding, egg gathering, seasonal care, predator awareness, and common beginner mistakes before they become costly problems.

Inside, Emma Shepherd provides a clear introduction to the essentials of backyard chicken care, including how to create a manageable setup, keep hens comfortable, maintain a clean coop, and build a simple routine that supports long-term flock management.

This book is designed for beginners who want a grounded, practical overview of chicken keeping without confusing technical language or unrealistic promises. Whether you are preparing for your first hens or trying to improve your current setup, this guide offers a calm, structured starting point for caring for a small home flock.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H11VRX8B
• ISBN13: 9798196050855
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"