How to Raise Chickens: Everything You Need to Know, Updated & Revised (FFA)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (983 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760343772 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This brightly illustrated, full-color guide will prove an indispensable resource for anyone interested in raising their very own flocks.Easy-to-follow advice helps you to:Choose breeds and obtain stockHouse and feed chickensManage your flock and keep it healthySelect and cull for breeding programsIncubate eggs and care for chicksRaise chickens in the country, suburbs, or cityThe book provides information on breed types, obtaining stock, housing, feeding, flock management, breeding programs, incubation and care of chicks, selection and culling, showing, health care, and the legal aspects of raising chickens. Whichever comes first for you, the chicken or the egg, this book will show you what to do next with longtime chicken breeder Christine Heinrichs explaining all the helpful DOs and important DON’Ts. Reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk (Purdue University Associate Professor in the Youth Development and Agriculture Education Department), this book will give you the tools you need to succeed in a challenging but rewarding business.. Whether you want to raise 5 chickens or 50, whether you have a 40-foot city lot or a 40-acre farm, the expert advice in this hands-on guidebook makes it easy for you to get started raising a healthy flock
She is also a member of the American Poultry Association, where she serves on the Heritage Breeds Committee, the American Bantam Association, and the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. About the Author Christine Heinrichs is the author of How to Raise Chickens and How to Raise Poultry (both Voyageur Press, 2013) and has won many awards over the course of her 30-year writing career. . She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon and is a member of the Society of Professional Jour
She is also a member of the American Poultry Association, where she serves on the Heritage Breeds Committee, the American Bantam Association, and the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. . She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Society of Environmental J
G. Book said Great book. Lots of information.. I bought this as a gag for my Great book. Lots of information. I bought this as a gag for my 3 and 9 year old daughters who kept talking about chickens. "If you girls keep talking about chickens, I can get you a book on how to raise chickens for Hanukkah! Instead of any other gift" Eventually they got the hint and stopped talking about chickens, however I got the book anyway and the book is actually pretty good.. and 9 year old daughters who kept talking about chickens. "If you girls keep talking about chickens, I can get you a book on how to raise chickens for Hanukkah! Instead of any other gift" Eventually they got the hint and stopped talking about chickens, however I got the book anyway and the book is actually pretty good.. It's got nice glossy pages with photos This is a must have book for anyone thinking about raising chickens. Even if you have a small backyard, you can still have chickens and fresh eggs. It's got nice glossy pages with photos, so my kids loved reading this book too.. "Not what I expected" according to Jennifer. I was hoping for a book with a lot more information on raising chicks the first few months.It touches on this area in a few paragraphs but that is about it.If you are looking for thorough insight into chicken breeds and their history, or how to hatch chicks from eggs, then this is the book for you. Otherwise, not so much.