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Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Watch out poultry best-seller list: This hilarious account of a rookie poultry-owner's experience raising birds in his backyard is the first "chicken memoir" of its kind. Owning chickens is fast becoming the latest in metropolitan chic -- and if you can't own them, you'll still want to read about them. Move over Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt (both rumored to raise chickens), Martin Gurdon is the new celebrity chicken owner. Bound to be a classic, Hen...
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This basic guide to keeping chickens provides foundational information on the care of poultry in a small scale setting. Beginning with an overview of the history and basic principles of poultry, the work covers topics such as choosing breeds, feeding, pest control, hatching chicks, optimization of egg production, and the care of other fowl such as geese, turkeys, and ducks. Chapters are arranged in brief, easy-to-read sections and a selection of egg...
11) Chicks
Author
Publisher
Boxer Books Limited
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A collection of humorous vignettes that capture the adorable antics of chickens.
13) Chicken watching
Author
Publisher
M. Castro
Pub. Date
2007, 2022?
Language
English
Description
Story about keeping chickens in the yard.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
This colorful guide to chicken coop construction provides step-by-step instructions for building artistic yet practical small scale housing for chickens. The volume provides plans for seven coops of varying shapes and sizes and includes three case studies of urban chicken owners and their egg-producing pets. Additional sections provide information of building runs and a collection of photographs of other coop styles and designs. Gleason is a professional...
17) The chicken health handbook: a complete guide to maximizing flock health and dealing with disease
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Gail Damerow is the foremost authority on chickens in the United States, and her classic referenceThe Chicken Health Handbook (originally published in 1994) is now completely revised with up-to-the minute information and full-color photography and illustrations. This essential guide thoroughly addresses every aspect of chicken health, including good nutrition; bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases; parasites and worms; reproductive issues; immune...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Finally, a bible for backyard farmers that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who want to learn more about chickens. With a growing interest in self-sustainability and organic living, readers will appreciate the comprehensive nature of this readable, informative guide....
20) Rosie's walk
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another.
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