If the idea of free eggs, meat, and entertainment is something that sounds appealing, then you should consider raising your own backyard chickens. These birds provide sustenance and our some of the funniest little creatures to have ever been domesticated. And they can call your own backyard their home. This book describes in great length how you can convert a standard backyard into a lively chicken coop.
Learn just what kind of coop to have on hand, what to feed the birds, and how to keep them healthy. Methods of safety and security are covered here at length as well, providing proactive methods to keep potential pests and predators at bay. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about raising backyard chickens!
In Backyard Chickens, you will discover:
Learn just what kind of coop to have on hand, what to feed the birds, and how to keep them healthy. Methods of safety and security are covered here at length as well, providing proactive methods to keep potential pests and predators at bay. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about raising backyard chickens!
In Backyard Chickens, you will discover:
- A beginner-friendly approach to raising chickens in your backyard
- Practical suggestions for choosing the right rooster and hen breeds
- Various chicken behaviors and how you can take care of your flock
- Coop essentials – everything you need on nesting boxes, bedding materials, water, and feeders, right at your fingertips! (Plus, a step-by-step guide on cleaning the coop)
- All you will ever need to know about eggs – from training your hens to egg collection strategies
- And much more…
Raising chickens in your backyard introduces you to a new lifestyle – a sustainable way of living without having to rely on commercial produce. It is also a wholesome family activity.