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Author : Johannes Paul,William Windham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Chickens
ISBN : 1842862391
Written in a direct easy-to-follow style, free of jargon, this book concentrates on the key facts and essential 'must know' advice necessary for keeping chickens as pets.
Author : Barbara Kilarski
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603422017
No matter how small your lot is, you can keep chickens and enjoy fresh eggs every morning. Barbara Kilarski shares her passion for poultry as she fills this guide with tips and techniques for successfully raising chickens in small spaces. Spotlighting the self-sufficient pleasures of tending your own flock, Kilarski offers detailed information on everything from choosing breeds that thrive in tight quarters and building coops to providing medical care for sick animals. You’ll have fun as you keep happy and productive chickens.
Author : Johannes Paul,William Windham
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Chickens
ISBN : 0764132628
You don't need much space to enjoy the bounty of fresh eggs from your own small flock of happy hens.
Author : Lissa Lucas,Traci Torres
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781623360023
“An informative insider’s guide . . . My Pet Chicken Handbook teaches just about everything you need to know to manage your own flock.”—Los Angeles Times Backyard chickens are the new “it” pet—and with good reason! They’re personable, cheerful, beautiful, and (mostly!) low maintenance. But they’re not without their quirks and their sometimes puzzling behaviors that cause concern for chicken-keeping newbies and veterans alike. Let the experts at My Pet Chicken guide you to a successful chicken-keeping experience with their insightful advice, unique problem-solving approach, and sunny-side-up outlook. My Pet Chicken Handbook helps you make “expert” choices from the beginning, including whether chickens are right for you and, if they are, how you can avoid the most common “oh-no” experiences. You’ll find detailed care instructions for chickens of all ages, from baby chicks to mature adults, to help ensure a friendly flock and a relaxing hobby. Becoming a responsible chicken parent is a breeze when you discover how to choose the best breed for your needs, understand what type of coop is right for your situation, plan a daily routine, learn about biosecurity practices, and recognize signs of distress. Once your pet chickens start laying, you’ll find more than 50 delicious recipes that feature freshly collected eggs and, as a bonus, you’ll have tons of fun making nutritious special treats for your favorite pet chickens.
Author : Kathy Shea Mormino
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780760359792
Care for your flock with this “practical, common-sense, easy-to-read” guide to chicken keeping, filled with color photos (Michael Darre, PhD, Professor of Poultry Science, University of Connecticut). The Chicken Chick’s Guide to Backyard Chickens takes you through all aspects of small flock care, including feeding, housing, chicken health, and so much more! Known as The Chicken Chick, Kathy Shea Mormino brings her expertise on raising backyard chickens to millions of fans around the world through her wildly popular blog and social media. Now her down-to-earth approach to chicken-keeping is available in book form. Sharing her years of hard-earned experience and collaborations with poultry veterinarians, nutritionists, and professors, she provides simple steps to care for these uncommon pets with confidence. She guides newbie, veteran, and would-be backyard chickeneers through all aspects of small flock care—from getting started to housing, feeding, egg production, health, and beyond.
Author : Jill Winger
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781250305947
Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.
Author : Andrew Hinkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Chickens
ISBN : 1909964158
The UK Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association estimates there are now half a million British chicken-keepers as well. And the numbers are going up all the time. Chickens As Pets is your definitive guide to keeping pet chickens in gardens, backyards – and even indoors. Humorous and easy to understand, this beautiful book includes 100 full-colour photographs and the author shares many of his own pet chicken stories to illustrate and advise. Includes a foreword from Mama-Hen Mladek, founder of The Nut House, a leading Northern Ireland charity that finds homes for thousands of ex-factory hens at the end of their working lives, plus a celebrity endorsement.
Author : Melissa Caughey
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612124193
Chickens make wonderful pets, and Melissa Caughey provides all the information kids need to raise healthy chickens and have lots of fun doing it. Covering everything from feeding, housing, and collecting eggs to quirky behaviors and humane treatment, Caughey’s engaging advice helps children understand the best ways to care for their chickens. Spark enthusiasm with creative activities like chicken forts and a veggie piñata for the flock, and feed more than the imagination with egg-centric dishes like Mexican egg pizza.
Author : Pammy Riggs,Kimberley Willis,Robert T. Ludlow
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119994183
Practical how-to advice for keeping chickens "For me, raising chickens, for eggs and meat, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of our family farm. I am a great admirer of "chicken whisperer" Pammy Riggs, and with her two co-authors she has produced an admirably thorough guide to enjoying the pleasures and avoiding the pitfalls of keeping chickens. Get the book, and take the feathery plunge!" - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Keeping Chickens For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of keeping chickens, from constructing a hutch to the correct feeding regime. It offers expert advice straight from the River Cottage ‘Chicken Whisperer', so whether you're looking to raise chickens for eggs, meat, or just the entertainment value and fun - Keeping Chickens For Dummies is the perfect place to start. Keeping Chickens For Dummies: Shows you how to keep chickens in different conditions Offers guidance on choosing and purchasing chickens Gives great step-by-step advice on constructing the right housing Provides expert advice on how to feed and care for your chickens
Author : Nikki Husted
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780760381540
Get started keeping chickens in your own backyard with this down-to-earth guide by popular chicken-fluencer Nikki Husted (@purelychickens). Keeping chickens can look almost glamorous online. It’s all beautiful chickens, cute baby chicks, and coops that look nice enough to spend the night in. The reality is that keeping chickens is rewarding—but also a lot of work and, well, poop cleanup. If you follow her online, you already know that Nikki shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of this popular hobby. In her first book, she remains unfiltered while she shares the essential techniques and helpful stories from her own experience with backyard chickens. That’s right: you can learn from her own successes and mistakes! Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple addresses: Where to start: What are the rules for keeping chickens in your area? What do you need to get started? How many chickens do you need? (Be wary of chicken math!) And more considerations to both stoke and temper your excitement. Giving chickens what they need: There are serious things you should consider before you start raising your chickens, from monthly costs to time requirements. Do you have what it takes? Eggs, chicks, pullets, and hens Deciding between eggs, chicks, pullets, or hens as your starting point is about more than just cute baby chicks (though don’t we all love cute baby chicks?). The bonding process: Learn how to raise your chickens and integrate them with your family, including kids! What to do with all the eggs: A handful of recipes for making the most of your bounty, including water glass eggs, pickled eggs, and a few family favorites for breakfast and dinner. All about the coop: How to set up and maintain a coop, including the process of cleaning. Medical needs: Dealing with common injuries, common pests/parasites, and advice from a vet. With instructive photos and helpful tips throughout, this is the perfect book whether you’re just getting started with chickens or still dreaming of your first flock!
Author : Anne Perdeaux
Publisher : How To Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-16
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781845285548
For the family and would-be smallholder, chickens are the obvious first step when venturing into keeping livestock. Chickens also make ideal family pets, requiring less attention than a dog yet still being entertaining, productive and educational. This practical book is ideal for the complete beginner. Even someone who has never kept animals before should be able to follow the clear, detailed guidance that is given at every stage. It includes: · Choosing the right chickens and housing for your garden size · Exploring useful equipment, such as poultry feeders and drinkers · Routine care for your chickens, including what to feed them on · Outfoxing the fox - and other predators · What to do with all those eggs! · Dealing with parasites and ailments · Broody hens and hatching eggs With true-life portraits of chicken keepers, little known facts, and helpful and informative personal anecdotes, A Family Guide To Keeping Chickens, 2nd Edition is an easy and enjoyable read for anyone interested in keeping chickens.
Author : Chris Graham
Publisher : Bounty Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 075373026X
Whether you're struggling to decide on which hutch to buy or preparing to house a brand new batch of chickens, this lovely little book will provide you with all the answers you need. It contains tips and advice on everything from choosing the best breed of hen for you to keeping your chickens healthy and well fed with the latest equipment. Clear colour photography accompanies the text. Choosing and keeping chickens has never been smoother!
Author : Kimberley Willis,Robert T. Ludlow
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119675952
Your hands-on guide to modern chicken-raising methods Thinking about raising chickens? You've come to the right place! This new edition of Raising Chickens For Dummies provides the most up-to-date, thorough information on the many aspects of keeping chickens in your backyard. Inside, you'll find hands-on, easy-to-follow instructions on choosing and purchasing chickens, constructing housing for your birds, feeding your chickens for optimal health, combating laying issues, controlling pests and predators, optimizing egg production, and much more. Raising chickens on a small scale is a popular—and growing—pastime. If you're interested in keeping chickens as pets or as a source for eggs, Raising Chickens For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations of everything you need to know to about caring for chickens. Inside, you'll learn about basic chicken biology, breeds, and behavior, which chicken breed is best for you, how many you need, ways to spot healthy chickens, how to build a chicken coop, best practices for mating your chickens, how to incubate eggs, how to hatch and nurture chicks, manage laying hens, collect and store eggs, and butcher meat birds. Offers practical advice on choosing and purchasing chickens Helps you construct the right housing for your chickens Provides tips on feeding and caring for your chickens Includes top tips for raising healthy chickens Whether you're a first-time poulterer or you've been raising chickens for years, this comprehensive guide provides practical how-to advice for keeping chickens in virtually any backyard. Raising Chickens For Dummies (9781119675921) was previously published as Raising Chickens For Dummies (9781118982785). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
Author : Ernest Eshott
Publisher : Imb Publishing
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Chickens
ISBN : 191041039X
Welcome to the world of chicken keeping. Chickens make fantastic pets. They are relatively low maintenance in comparison to other pets. They have individual personalities, some are social and affectionate, others can be more solitary and stand-offish. If you are getting your first hatchery chickens, or indeed any chickens, then this is the book for you. It offers an introduction to the world of chicken keeping . This book covers all the things that people who keep chickens, as pets or as producers, need to know. This is a must in the library of any first time chicken owner. Chickens can be easy to care for, provided you have all the necessary equipment. The taste of a laid in your own backyard egg is indescribable compared to shop bought eggs. Chickens can provide hours of entertainment and are useful in the garden. They are a pet for the whole family as children can be involved in the daily tasks of caring as well. Covered in this book: - Life stages - Anatomy - Hatchery breeds - Choosing your chickens - Feeding - Raising - Homemade Food - Health - Housing - Care and husbandry - Hatching - Behavior - Eggs - and much more.
Author : Carson Arthur
Publisher : Appetite by Random House
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780147530622
Everyone's in the garden! And there's no better time to grow your own vegetables than now. For gardening success--in any space!--this is the only book you need. Want to grow your own veggies but don't know how? Whatever type of space you have (backyard, front yard, balcony, patio, rooftop, window sill, patch of grass) this book shows you how to grow your own garden-fresh vegetables, starting now. Included inside is everything the beginner gardener needs: • Choosing the Right Garden for You: In-Ground Gardening | Raised Beds | Planter Boxes | Bag Gardens | Straw Bale Gardens | Container Gardens | Vertical Gardens | Window Gardens | Community Gardens • Seeds: When to Start? | Best Seeds to Buy? | Preparing to Seed | How to Plant Seeds | Moving Outdoors • Planting: Planning Primer | What to Plant | Where to Plant | Companion Planting • Step-by-step guides for 20 veggies: Asparagus | Beans | Beets | Broccoli, Cabbages, Cauliflower, and Kale (Brassicas) | Carrots | Cucumbers | Eggplant | Fruit Trees | Garlic | Herbs | Lettuce | Onions | Peas | Peppers | Potatoes | Pumpkins | Radishes | Strawberries | Tomatoes • DIY how-tos for over 15 home garden projects: Planter Box | Raised Bed | Bag Garden | Straw Bale Garden | Growing System | Row Markers | Cleaning Your Tools | Multitasking Tools| Watering System | Garlic Water | Insecticidal Soap | Cucumber Trellis | Potato Planter | Tomato Seed Saving | Tomato Hangers | • Plus expert info on sunlight, soil, water and weeding, and how to care for your plants as they grow • Plus primers on keeping your own backyard chickens and bees • Plus 15 favorite recipes for using garden-fresh produce . . . and much, much more With this bright, bold, accessible and fun gardening book, filled with colorful photography, you are set for self-sufficient veggie success in any space.
