| Edition |
Fourth edition. |
| Description |
vii, 414 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Choosing a breed -- Fowl disposition -- Shelter -- Feed and water -- Routine management -- Health care -- Laying-hen management -- Eggs for eating -- Managing a breeder flock -- Hatching eggs -- Chick care -- Exhibiting your chickens -- Managing meat birds -- Meat on the table. |
| Summary |
"Whether you're raising a few backyard chickens or a flock of 100, this is the book you need to keep your birds healthy and safe. With the most up-to-date information on shelter, food, eggs, chicks, health care, and meat, this time-tested authority can help beginners and seasoned pros alike find success with a flock."--Back cover. |
| Subject |
Chickens -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Domestic animals -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Livestock -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Added Title |
Guide to raising chickens |
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Raising chickens |
| ISBN |
9781612129341 (hardback) |
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161212934X (hardback) |
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9781612129303 (paperback) |
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1612129307 (paperback) |
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