Guide to Raising ChickensHere is all the information you need to successfully raise chickens Ñ from choosing breeds and hatching chicks to building coops, keeping the birds healthy, and protecting them from predators. This revised third edition contains a new chapter on training chickens and understanding their intelligence, expanded coverage of hobby farming, and up-to-date information on chicken health issues, including avian influenza and fowl first aid. |
Contents
1 Choosing a Breed | 1 |
2 Fowl Disposition | 29 |
3 Shelter | 52 |
4 Feed and Water | 87 |
5 Routine Management | 119 |
6 Health Care | 151 |
7 LayingHen Management | 182 |
8 Eggs for Eating | 215 |
11 Chick Care | 307 |
12 Exhibiting Your Chickens | 336 |
13 Managing Meat Birds | 361 |
14 Meat on the Table | 387 |
Glossary | 416 |
Recommended Reading | 422 |
Resources | 425 |
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Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 3rd Edition: Care, Feeding, Facilities Gail Damerow No preview available - 2010 |
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