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Backyard Chicken Raising 101: How to Produce Healthy Chickens for Your Organic Needs (Urban Farming 101 Series) (Volume 3)
Backyard Chicken Raising 101 How to Produce Healthy Chickens for Your Organic Needs - Urban Farming 101 Series - Volume 3 Author:April Stewart With the rise of concern about what chemicals are being put into our food, even meat products, more and more families are choosing to get their food from their own homes. It?s not just gardens that are becoming a popular option; chickens are also fast becoming a choice because of their multiple uses. This eBook is a perfect resource for every as... more »pect of chicken raising from start to finish. You?ll begin by reading about the types of chickens and their unique characteristics, including the friendly Orpington, the versatile Rhode Island Red, and the sturdy, easygoing Plymouth Rocks, among others. Be inspired at the number of options that you have as goals for raising chickens. Do you want them for their meat? How about their egg laying? Why not both? No matter what your purpose for raising chickens, it is covered in this eBook. You will finish your journey by learning how to breed chickens, as well as tips for the future of your backyard chicken farm. Taking steps such as letting the hens sit on her eggs and keeping the hen and her chicks away from the rest of the flock will ensure that you will be able to keep raising them for years to come. If you are just starting to raise chickens, or are even considering doing it, this eBook is the perfect guide to doing so. The time is now to take control of your food source, so starting reading today! Comments From Other Readers ?After getting fed up with worrying about all of the things that might possibly be in the meat and eggs I?m getting from the grocery store, I decided that I would kill two birds with one stone and start raising chickens on my own. This book proved to be one of the best investments I ever made towards my goal. It broke down each step of the process in a way I could understand, and my little chicken farm is running great!? ? John R. (Knoxville, USA) ?I especially appreciated the fact that the different types of chickens were outlined and given a thorough rundown. This helped tremendously in deciding what chickens to get and what I wanted to do with them. I now have a fair amount of ?meat chickens? and ?egg chickens,? and production has been very rewarding.? ? Stacy O. (Cheyenne, US) ?What a great guide for those just getting into the sometimes wild world of chicken farming. The author spares no detail, which is surprising given the short length of the book. There are even helpful tips to ensure the continued growth and success of your farm. For a short, well-rounded guide to chicken farming, look no further!? ? Tom H. (Lynchburg, USA)« less