Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners: an Easy Guide to Build Coops, Select Breeds, and Sustainably and Cost-effectively Raise Healthy Hens for Eggs and Meat

“Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners” is a comprehensive guide designed to equip beginners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to start and maintain a successful backyard flock. The book begins by laying the groundwork for foundational concepts, including essential chicken terminology, determining the necessity of roosters, navigating local regulations, calculating optimal space for hens, and selecting suitable breeds based on production goals and climate conditions. It also outlines budgeting tips and necessary tools for beginners.Coop Design with a focus on accessibility, safety, predator protection, insulation, ventilation, and nesting solutions.Feeding and nutrition, including discussions on dietary needs at various chicken life stages, the distinction between organic and conventional feeds, cost-effective natural supplementation, and overcoming common feeding challenges.Health management emphasizing the use of natural remedies.Chicken behavior, social dynamics, and more…The book encourages family participation, offers ideas for DIY projects, and suggests advanced topics for further exploration, ensuring readers enjoy and celebrate their journey with chickens.