Storey's guide to raising chickens breed selection, facilities, feeding, health care, managing layers & meat birds
"Whether you're raising a few backyard chickens or a flock of 100, this is the book you need to keep your birds healthy and safe. With the most up-to-date information on shelter, food, eggs, chicks, health care, and meat, this time-tested authority can help beginners and seasoned pros alik...
Main Author: | Damerow, Gail (Author) |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
North Adams, MA :
Storey Publishing,
[2017]
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Edition: | Fourth edition. |
Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Choosing a breed
- Fowl disposition
- Shelter
- Feed and water
- Routine management
- Health care
- Laying-hen management
- Eggs for eating
- Managing a breeder flock
- Hatching eggs
- Chick care
- Exhibiting your chickens
- Managing meat birds
- Meat on the table.