The Complete Guide to Raising Chickens: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply Revised 2nd Edition

By Tara Layman Williams and Tara Layman-Williams

Book Overview

In this book, you will learn how chickens are raised on a small farm, from hatching to egg cultivation, and ultimately slaughter. A 16-page color insert showcases different breeds as well as general chicken photos. With more than 200 breeds, you will learn which kind is right for you, and how to purchase and effectively handle them. You will learn what kind of housing your chickens need and the proper methods and forms of feeding each breed needs. Details about how to breed chickens for egg production and how to collect and store the eggs are covered.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 162023016X
• ISBN13: 9781620230169
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 9.0"