Backyard Chickens A Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Maintaining a Healthy Urban Flock

Are you interested in raising chickens and ensuring a healthy flock? Have you been searching for reliable information that will help you to kickstart your flock, gain valuable insights on their care, and understand the necessary regulations? If you've been looking for a book that will enable you to raise your chicks and capitalize on your flock, then keep reading, this is the book for you!

Studies show that raising backyard poultry has significantly increased in popularity in recent years. While many find it enjoyable, it requires extensive research and knowledge to achieve success.

Daisy Featherstone is a caretaker who has a passion for homesteading, gardening, remodeling, and taking care of animals. Using extensive research, experiences, and knowledge, she now brings you this comprehensive guide that will ensure that you learn everything you need to know about raising backyard poultry and guaranteeing success in your endeavors. Are you ready to dive into the world of backyard poultry?
Inside Backyard Chickens, you'll discover:

• A thorough introduction to chicken keeping including flock behavior, a chicken's role in the garden, and what you should consider before investing in your urban flock.
• Environmental hazards to look out for and how to protect your coop from harsh weather conditions and predators.
• Estimated costs of raising backyard chicks, space requirements, and important related laws you should know about.
• How to maintain your adult flock including managing health issues, spotting behavioral issues, and selecting the right feed.
• The do's and don'ts of chicken breeding, how to acquire and raise healthy chicks, and the best ways to collect and hatch eggs.

Whether you're aiming to raise chickens for meat or eggs, every chapter in this book contains compelling methods that will guarantee you a successful journey as a poultryman. The techniques are simple, effective, and the process is so enjoyable, you'll wonder why you did not start sooner!

Are you ready to raise your urban flock the right way? Then read Backyard Chickens now!