Susanna Y. (whatever-things) reviewed My Pet Chicken Handbook: Sensible Answers and Savvy Advice for Raising Backyard Chickens on
Very good book to own if you've never owned chickens before! Chapter titles are:
Part one: Planning for Chickens Like an Expert
Chapter 1: brief history of chickens
Chapter 2: a backyard chicken boom
Chapter 3: choosing backyard breeds
Chapter 4: truth in (chicken) advertising
Part two: Practical housing arrangements.
Chapter 5: flock management styles
Chapter 6: the brooder and coop
Chapter 7: predators and pests
Part three: starting and caring for your flock
Chapter 8: establishing your flock
Chapter 9: nursery to coop
Chapter 10: care of adult chickens
Part four: determining when there is a problem
Chapter 11: recognizing signs of illness
Chapter 12: behavior and misbehavior
Part five: reward time!
Chapter 13: enjoying home eggs
Chapter 14: recipes
Chapter 15: treats for your chickens
Part one: Planning for Chickens Like an Expert
Chapter 1: brief history of chickens
Chapter 2: a backyard chicken boom
Chapter 3: choosing backyard breeds
Chapter 4: truth in (chicken) advertising
Part two: Practical housing arrangements.
Chapter 5: flock management styles
Chapter 6: the brooder and coop
Chapter 7: predators and pests
Part three: starting and caring for your flock
Chapter 8: establishing your flock
Chapter 9: nursery to coop
Chapter 10: care of adult chickens
Part four: determining when there is a problem
Chapter 11: recognizing signs of illness
Chapter 12: behavior and misbehavior
Part five: reward time!
Chapter 13: enjoying home eggs
Chapter 14: recipes
Chapter 15: treats for your chickens
