The Backyard Chicken Keeper S Bible

This exhaustively researched, clearly written, and profusely illustrated book is the essential volume on backyard chicken keeping Chickens are many things: a source of meat and eggs, amusing images in pop culture, lovable pets, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether you’re considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken keepers or simply inspired by leafing through images of gorgeous hens and roosters, this book is a must. A majority of the 150 most-populated US cities allow backyard chickens, and during the pandemic, the backyard chicken trend surged. Online searches for chick supplies are off the charts, with local hatcheries recording a 500 percent increase in demand, as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply relish the pure joy of chicken company. The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible is the fourth title in this stunning and engaging series from Abrams and is the perfect homestead companion to The Beekeeper’s Bible. It is packed with everything you need to fully embrace a new chicken-keeping lifestyle. A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying backyard breeds and supporting good chicken health, ranging from basic brooding to common ailments. Learn what the best backyard breed is for you and the equipment needed to start your own home flock. Discover the soft cuddliness of a Bantam Silkie, the superb egg-sitting skills of a Plymouth Rock, the best method for constructing a chicken run, and how to keep your chickens happy and thriving—all in this beautiful, illustrated gift book.

Your Backyard is the New Farm! Whether you want two chickens or two hundred, this manual will guide you along your journey to successfully raising chickens. Growing a backyard chicken flock is an investment, and one of the most important factors in cultivating a happy, healthy poultry society is taking the time to learn everything you can about your birds. The Backyard Chicken Bible is filled with real-life solutions and expert advice on what to do in almost any scenario you may find yourself in while raising chickens. No matter if you're starting with eggs, chicks or adult birds, you'll find the guidance you need to succeed. Inside you'll find: • step-by-step processes for preparing your yard for chickens, caring for chicks when they arrive, maintaining the health and behavior of your flock, and addressing common issues • illustrated explanations of the anatomy of a chicken • detailed treatment advice for poultry diseases and ailments • ideas for building coops and nest boxes • step-by-step instructions for bathing, grooming, clipping wings, and trimming toe nails and beaks • advice for common flock problems including hens that stop laying, aggressive roosters, and changing flock dynamics Take the guesswork out of raising chickens, and start preparing yourself now to be the best chicken farmer in your neighborhood!

Discover the best addition to your homesteading plan that can be easily done by anyone. Are you living in a city but crave for a more natural lifestyle? Have you been raised on a farm and look back nostalgically at delicious fresh food you had regularly? Do you want to live more self-sufficiently & self-sustainably? It can be difficult to add a new hobby to your daily routine... considering how stressful and busy life in a city already feels like. Even so, chicken owners have risen by a whooping 70% since 2016 in the US, according to the Poultry Science Association Inc. Now I know what you're thinking, but there is no catch to it! Considering the many benefits of raising a small flock of chickens, this significant increase is not surprising. And this number will keep going up. Whether you do it for the fresh, delicious and affordable eggs... Or for living more self-sustainably, in harmony with nature and her animals... Or just for the pure entertainment of watching chickens go about their day (they far surpass soap operas on TV and the cheesy posts on your Instagram feed)... You're in for an exciting, low stress experience with many life lessons for you and your family. Discover how to walk the first steps from buying your first chicks to keeping your flock happy with this straightforward guide. In The Backyard Homesteader, you will discover: A guide through all the decisions about chicken-raising you have to make upfront (most people give up at this point) 67 plans to build your own DIY coop, brooder, and tractor -- ranging from free-of-charge options, to 'Backyard Chicken' influencer aesthetics. The incomparable joy of collecting your 1st homegrown egg, even if you're living in an urban area 12 easy recipes for layer chicken treats to raise your egg production (especially effective for urban flocks) The 5 most essential conditions for your chickens to leading a long, happy and healthy lives 4 expert hacks to cut down on feed costs while making food more healthy and fun for your hens -- anyone can do this at home! Just how little you need to start in the layer-poultry field (5 hens will pay off your coop investment in just 2 years, if you do it right) And much more. Raising chickens used to be something only for farmers, living off the land in the countryside. While that's still possible, things have changed. You don't need a whole acreland, a big bulk supply of hay and feed, or professional construction skills to get this going. And while you're at it... a flock will satisfy more of your needs than you think. Streamline all the work and reap all the benefits while living in the city. There is surely a community waiting for you. If you're excited to meet your new hen-friends, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Backyard Chickens 2.0 goes beyond introductory lessons to explore the realities of raising a flock for eggs and give expert advice to make sure your birds are happy, healthy, and productive.

A small flock of poultry can supply all of the eggs your family needs during the year. And, after your hens have completed their egg-laying days, there will be meat for barbecuing or roasting. Luckily, a small flock takes a relatively small amount of space and is easy to manage. If yours is one of the growing number of families interested in raising chickens for eggs or meat, The Backyard Chicken Book contains all the essential information for the hatching, brooding, rearing, and managing family-sized poultry flocks. The first step in deciding on a family flock is to determine what breed may work best for your needs. For example, you can go with a laying breed such as the White Leghorn that produces top-quality eggs but provides little meat. Or, you could select a dual-purpose Rhode Island Red or New Hampshire that provides fewer eggs but much better meat. In addition to helping you select your type, this handy guide will also tell you what you need to know about: Providing housing for home poultry flocks Rearing the laying flock pullets Managing laying problems Fighting pests and disease Raising other poultry such as ducks, turkeys, geese, bantams, and guinea fowl Enhanced with full-color photos and dozens of illustrations, The Backyard Chicken Book is the perfect guide for the first-time poultry raiser.

The Backyard Chicken Handbook is an authoritative guide, from a fourth-generation chicken keeper, bringing simple yet practical knowledge which covers all aspects of raising healthy and happy chickens. This handbook covers: selecting the perfect chicken breed, feeding your hens, healthy egg laying, chicken behavior (including bullying) and how-to treat common chicken health issues. The handbook is suited to both first time keepers and veterans by providing varying degrees of detail to keep both readers engaged. Full color photos and illustrations throughout provide specific examples of chicken anatomy, health and behavior.

Got a little space and a hankering for fresh eggs? Robert and Hannah Litt have dispensed advice to hundreds of urban and suburban chicken-keepers from behind their perch at Portland’s Urban Farm Store, and now they’re ready to help you go local and sustainable with your own backyard birds. In this handy guide to breeds, feed, coops, and care, the Litts take you under their experienced wings and share the secrets to: Picking the breeds that are right for you • Building a sturdy coop in one weekend for $100 • Raising happy and hearty chicks • Feeding your flock for optimal health and egg nutrition • Preventing and treating common chicken diseases • Planning ahead for family, neighborhood, and legal considerations • Whipping up tasty egg recipes from flan to frittata With everything that first-timers will need to get started—along with expert tips for more seasoned keepers—this colorful, nuts-and-bolts manual proves that keeping chickens is all it’s cracked up to be.