Discover the best-selling classic that poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on for more than 20 years! Whether you're keeping a couple backyard chickens or raising a flock of 100, this is the only book you'll need to keep your birds safe and healthy, from hatching chicks to collecting and storing eggs. Fourth edition, written by Gail Damerow, includes up-to-date information on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks and meat. Plus, recent research into chicken behavior and communication for flock management New color photos and illustrations provide more specificity and information about chicken breeds, anatomy and health . Great for beginners and seasoned pros . Paperback dimensions: 7" x 0.8" x 9.37", 424 pp. . (Note: This series was previously called "Raising the Modern Way".)Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 - Choosing a Breed Chapter 2 - Fowl Disposition Chapter 3 - Shelter Chapter 4 - Feed and Water Chapter 5 - Routine Management Chapter 6 - Health Care Chapter 7 - Laying-Hen Management Chapter 8 - Eggs for Eating Chapter 9 - Managing a Breeder Flock Chapter 10 - Hatching Eggs Chapter 11 - Chick Care Chapter 12 - Exhibiting Your Chickens Chapter 13 - Managing Meat Birds Chapter 14 - Meat on the Table Glossary Recommended Reading Index Metric Conversion Charts
Fourth edition, written by Gail Damerow, includes up-to-date information on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks and meat
Plus, recent research into chicken behavior and communication for flock management
New color photos and illustrations provide more specificity and information about chicken breeds, anatomy and health
Great for beginners and seasoned pros
Paperback dimensions - 7" x 0.8" x 9.37", 424 pp. (Note - This series was previously called "Raising the Modern Way"
