A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to keeping chickens Keeping chickens became very popular 15 years ago when cities eased restrictions and small-scale farmers in cities and in the country relished the flavor and nutritional benefits of free-range eggs, and the meat of chickens that lived a good life - away from factory farms Now the inflation in food prices gives new impetus to growing your own, and that's especially true of chickens This book is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance for all aspiring poultry keepers It explores all aspects of keeping chickens, including housing, day-to-day management, feeding, breeding, chicken behavior and - for those who take special pride in their breeds - showing at fairs Part Practical Section contains information on selection of breed, housing, management and feeding, eggs, breeding chickens, understanding chicken behavior, health care and showing birds Part Chicken Breed Profiles shows and describes breeds from Ancona to Yokohama (light breeds), and from Australorp to Wyandotte (heavy breeds), plus bantams and game breeds Each breed is described in words and color photographs This is a down-to-earth and useful book that can get anyone started on keeping chickens - or continuing with chickens but doing it better

Frances Bassom

Canada - English Language, Canada

1, US, 2009

Includes bibliographical references (p. 207) and index.

<p class="null1">A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to keeping chickens.</p>
<p>Chickens kept as pets are increasingly popular, even in urban environments, as more and more people discover it is easy to keep chickens, even in a small backyard. They make excellent pets and offer the immeasurable benefit of a free and ready supply of fresh eggs.</p>
<p>The expert author alerts the many newcomers to chicken-keeping to the amazing variety of breeds available -- more than 100 registered pure breeds and bantams, as well as many hybrids.</p>
<p>This beautifully illustrated reference provides essential advice about the housing and care of chickens, as well as profiles of more than 70 of the most popular breeds, with details such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>History and origins</li>
<li>Weight ranges</li>
<li>Egg characteristics</li>
<li>Physical appearance</li>
<li>Behavior.</li>
</ul>
<p>The <i><b>Mini Encyclopedia of Chicken Breeds and Care</b></i> provides an unrivalled depth of practical information, and it features more than 500 specially commissioned color photographs. From the plump, cushionlike beauty of the Buff Orpington to the extravagantly ornamental bantams, readers will discover there is a chicken breed that ideally suits them.</p>

208 p. : 19 cm
"Explores all aspects of keeping chickens, including housing, day-to-day management, feeding, breeding, chicken behaviour, health care, and showing"--P. [4] of cover
Includes bibliographical references (p. 207) and index

"Explores all aspects of keeping chickens, including housing, day-to-day management, feeding, breeding, chicken behaviour, health care, and showing"--Page 4 of cover

2023-06-28