Wisdom for Hen Keepers: 500 Tips for Keeping Chickens

by Chris Graham

Overview

A chicken coop in the backyard is all the rage! Keeping chickens is not just for farmers anymore. And for new enthusiasts, Wisdom for Hen Keepers is the resource you'll want to consult for solid guidance on successfully raising chickens on a small scale.

500 proven tips from an expert. Whether you reside in the country or in a bustling city, this delightful collection of 500 chicken-raising tips from expert poultry fancier Chris Graham provides all you need to get started in this rewarding and trending pastime.

A quick-and-easy reference. Wisdom for Hen Keepers is divided into chapters covering all aspects of this backyard pursuit, including:

• A variety of coops and equipment
• Choosing chickens for eggs and meat
• Feeding, breeding, and showing chickens

While there are hundreds of tips to consult, the logical order of this reference makes it a snap for beginners to build their knowledge gradually, and old hands to pinpoint specific topics quickly. Put all your eggs in Wisdom for Hen Keepers—no other guide is this complete!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621137627
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/19/2013
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Chris Graham has been the editor of Practical Poultry magazine (www.practicalpoultry.com) since it launched in 2004. He also edits Practical Pigs magazine and is the author of Choosing and Keeping Chickens (Bounty Books, 2000). Chris keeps chickens, quail, pigs, cats, and a dog along with his wife and three children at his home in rural east Sussex.

Table of Contents

Introduction
 
1 Getting Started with Hens
2 Hen-Keeping Equipment
3 Choosing Your Birds
4 Basic Run Setup
5 The Right Housing
6 Feeding and Welfare
7 Good Husbandry
8 Hatching and Rearing
9 Dealing with Problems
10 Exhibiting Your Hens
 
Glossary
Index