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The Backyard Chickens Handbook is a greater starter book for those looking to raise a new flock of chickens. It's also a good book for seasoned vets to have on hand as a reminder of the best practices for hatching, raising and feeding backyard chickens.
The Backyard Chickens Breed Guide takes the guesswork out of choosing backyard chicken breeds.
This helpful guide gives you the information you need in order to make an informed decision regarding the chickens you want to add to your backyard flock.
The topics covered include all of the items that are important to backyard breeders, including the following:
- Noise level.
- The amount of eggs you can reasonably expect your chickens to lay.
- The average cost per chick.
- Potential health concerns.
- Temperament.
- Special considerations that must be made.
Take the guesswork out of owning backyard chickens.
There are more than 150 different breeds of chicken. This book narrows your choices down to 22 of the most popular and best breeds for backyard flocks.