Raising Chickens For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Publication Year: 2015

Author / Editor: Kimberley Willis with Rob Ludlow

Overview: This comprehensive guide provides practical instruction for raising backyard chickens, covering everything from selecting the right breeds to daily care, housing design, and health management. It equips both novice and experienced poultry keepers with the essential knowledge needed to maintain a healthy, productive, and stress-free flock.

Key Topics Covered:

Basic chicken biology, behavior, and an overview of popular chicken breeds
Coop design, construction, furnishing, and general flock housing types
Flock management, including proper nutrition, pest control, and handling health issues
Breeding, incubating eggs, hatching, and raising chicks or meat birds