Chickens, 2nd Edition: Tending a Small-Scale Flock

Sue Weaver's Chickens, now in its second edition, has proven to be the essential Hobby Farms guide for newcomers and experienced chickenophiles alike. Four new chapters full of chicken-keeping know-how make this colorful new volume your must-have guide to life in the coop! Weaver offers sound advice based on years of adventures in poultry with her husband, John. This updated edition provides the information you need to succeed with chickens on your hobby farm or in your home and yard.Raise a Happy and Healthy Flock!Know and master the basics of chicken keepingDiscover unique breeds and select the perfect one for youConstruct predator-proof fencing and housingKeep poultry healthy with a nutritious dietIdentity symptoms of common poultry illnessesLean how to keep city and suburban chickensturn tending a flock into a booming businessHave a little fun with your hobby fowlExplore chicken resources and websitesPlus many other helpful tips!About the Hobby Farms seriesWhether you're a weekend gardener or a dedicated small farmer, you'll gather a bushel of essential formation from the Hobby Farms® series. Hobby Farm and its companion editions will help both experienced and novice hobby farmers realize their own dreams of life on the farm.Look for other essential Hobby Farms® series titles, including Donkeys, Sheep, Goats, Beef Cattle, Ducks, Pigs, Llamas and Alpacas, and Rabbits!