Backyard Chicken Keeping for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Happy, Healthy Hens

By: Whitfield, James

Ready to start your own backyard flock? This friendly, no-nonsense guide covers everything a first-time chicken keeper needs to know - from choosing breeds and building a coop to collecting your first eggs.

Inside you'll find:

How to check local laws and plan your setupThe top 10 beginner-friendly breeds with egg production statsStep-by-step coop design and predator-proofing essentialsComplete feeding guide - what to feed and what to avoidDaily, weekly, and seasonal care routinesCommon health issues and how to spot them earlyEgg production tips and troubleshootingQuick-start checklist, glossary, flock record, and egg tracker

Written in plain, practical language with helpful tip boxes throughout. Whether you have a big rural property or a small suburban yard, this book will give you the confidence to raise a happy, healthy flock.

No farming experience required - just a love for fresh eggs and a willingness to learn

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQRXFSBZ
• ISBN13: 9798250324946
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"