From Chick to Hen: A Beginner's Poultry Farming Guide

By ROBIN E . HAYES

From Chick to Hen: A Beginner's Poultry Farming Guide is the ultimate starting point for anyone eager to step into the rewarding world of poultry keeping. Designed with first-time farmers in mind, this comprehensive guide takes you through every stage of the journey-from the moment you bring your first chicks home to raising healthy, productive hens.

You'll learn how to set up a safe and comfortable brooder, transition your growing birds to the coop, and keep them healthy with proper nutrition, parasite control, vaccination, and disease prevention. Practical tips are provided for boosting egg production, collecting and storing eggs safely, raising meat birds humanely, and managing your flock throughout the seasons.

Beyond flock care, this guide also introduces you to the business side of poultry farming, with clear, step-by-step advice on selling eggs, meat, and by-products; setting competitive prices; marketing your produce; and managing costs for sustainable growth.

Packed with straightforward explanations, expert insights, and easy-to-follow routines, From Chick to Hen equips you with the confidence and know-how to start, grow, and enjoy your poultry venture-whether it's a backyard hobby or a budding agribusiness. By the end, you'll have everything you need to transform fluffy chicks into thriving hens, and your passion into a productive enterprise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FMDZF7ZT
• ISBN13: 9798298001885
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"