Raising Chickens For Dummies

Raise healthy and happy chickens Raising Chickens For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you exactly how to get started on your own or improve the way you already raise your flock. The book gives you down-to-earth and easy-to-implement suggestions for raising healthy chickens in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.You’ll learn all about the different breeds of chicken, how to build and maintain your coops, relevant trends in chicken farming, and the essential products and technology that makes the process of raising chickens smooth and rewarding. You’ll also find the critical safety and health info you need to keep yourself, your family, and your animals safe from disease and harm.Inside:Must-know guidance on breeds of chickens and how they interact with one another Easy-to-follow info about preventing diseases that are transmitted to and by poultry and how to address health problems in your flock Helpful products and tech that keep your chicks warm, supplement your chicken feed with nutrients, and protect or automate your chicken coops A must-read guide for new and aspiring chicken enthusiasts everywhere, Raising Chickens For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a fun, organized, and up-to-date resource that’s packed with the most useful info you can apply immediately to raise chickens on your farm or even in your backyard!