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The Chicken Chick Guide To Backyard Chickens: Your Comprehensive Guide to Raising a Happy, Healthy Flock

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Are you dreaming of raising your own backyard chickens? Whether you're a seasoned chicken keeper or a complete beginner, The Chicken Chick Guide To Backyard Chickens is your comprehensive guide to everything you need to know to get started.

In this book, you'll learn:

How to choose the right breeds of chickens for your flock
How to build a chicken coop that is safe, comfortable, and easy to clean
How to care for your chickens, including feeding, watering, and keeping them healthy
How to collect and store eggs
How to troubleshoot common chicken problems

With over 300 pages of expert advice and beautiful photography, The Chicken Chick Guide To Backyard Chickens is the essential resource for any backyard chicken enthusiast.

The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens: Simple Steps for Healthy, Happy Hens

by Kathy Shea Mormino

4.9 out of 5

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The first step to raising a happy, healthy flock of chickens is to choose the right breeds. There are many different breeds of chickens available, each with its own unique characteristics. Some breeds are better suited for laying eggs, while others are better for meat production. Some breeds are more cold-hardy, while others are better suited for warm climates.

In this chapter, you'll learn about the different breeds of chickens and how to choose the right ones for your flock. You'll also learn about the importance of biosecurity and how to protect your chickens from diseases.

Once you've chosen the right breeds of chickens, you need to build a chicken coop. A chicken coop is a safe and comfortable place for your chickens to live. It should be large enough to accommodate your flock, but not so large that it's difficult to clean. It should also be well-ventilated and have a secure door.

In this chapter, you'll learn how to build a chicken coop from scratch. You'll also learn about the different types of chicken coops available and how to choose the right one for your needs.

Once your chicken coop is built, you need to start caring for your chickens. This includes feeding, watering, and keeping them healthy.

Feeding: Chickens need a balanced diet that includes protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins. You can feed your chickens commercial chicken feed or you can make your own feed.
Watering: Chickens need access to fresh water at all times. You can provide water in a waterer or you can let your chickens drink from a stream or pond.
Keeping your chickens healthy: Chickens are susceptible to a variety of diseases. It's important to keep your chickens vaccinated and to practice good hygiene to prevent the spread of disease.

In this chapter, you'll learn everything you need to know about caring for your chickens. You'll also learn about common chicken health problems and how to treat them.

One of the joys of raising chickens is collecting fresh eggs. Chickens typically lay eggs every day, so you'll have a steady supply of fresh eggs to enjoy.

In this chapter, you'll learn how to collect eggs and how to store them properly. You'll also learn about the different ways to use eggs.

Even the most experienced chicken keepers run into problems from time to time. In this chapter, you'll learn how to troubleshoot common chicken problems, such as:

Chickens not laying eggs
Chickens fighting
Chickens getting sick
Chickens escaping from the coop

With the help of this chapter, you'll be able to solve any chicken problems that you encounter.

Raising backyard chickens is a rewarding experience. With the right care, your chickens will provide you with years of eggs, companionship, and enjoyment.

The Chicken Chick Guide To Backyard Chickens is your comprehensive guide to raising a happy, healthy flock of chickens. With over 300 pages of expert advice and beautiful photography, this book is the essential resource for any backyard chicken enthusiast.

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The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens: Simple Steps for Healthy, Happy Hens

by Kathy Shea Mormino

4.9 out of 5