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Backyard Chickens
Fresh golden yolk eggs in ready supply, organic fertilizer for the vegetable garden-what's not to love about keeping backyard chickens? This handbook covers all you need to know to get started raising your very own flock of chickens. Whether you're considering getting chickens, or already have a few in the backyard, you will find answers to questions such
112 pages, Paperback
First published February 3, 2014
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October 8, 2020
A great introduction to my mini flock
February 27, 2017
This book was a great introduction to the basics. It was so short and to the point that it left me wondering: Could it really be that easy? Is that all I need to know? I guess we will find out!
July 16, 2017
As the title implies, this won't answer all of your questions about raising chickens, but it is essential reading for anyone considering adding chickens to their backyard. In addition to the wealth of information provided in such a short book, the illustrations are helpful and so are the charts on breed characteristics. Templin's love of chickens comes through in the book, but she isn't afraid to discuss the darker side of raising hens, such as diseases and the potential for mice, rats, and other pets. Not to mention that even though chickens don't require a lot of work, it is a daily task to care for them. Obviously not ideal for people who travel frequently or have unpredictable schedules.
My small criticism and cautionary warning are as follows: this is the third book I've read to prepare for urban homesteading and it's the third book that was poorly edited. I don't think the problem is that the authors can't write. Rather, the problem may be these types of books are published by small publishing companies who put their most junior editor on the job. That's just speculation. The warning is for American readers. Templin, not an American, does advise readers to check local ordinances before buying a rooster. In the United States roosters are largely banned within city limits. Your real concern is whether you can have chickens at all. Codes are being updated and changed, albeit slowly, but many municipalities still do not allow people to keep chickens in their backyards. Check your city ordinances before investing time and money in building a coop and run.
My small criticism and cautionary warning are as follows: this is the third book I've read to prepare for urban homesteading and it's the third book that was poorly edited. I don't think the problem is that the authors can't write. Rather, the problem may be these types of books are published by small publishing companies who put their most junior editor on the job. That's just speculation. The warning is for American readers. Templin, not an American, does advise readers to check local ordinances before buying a rooster. In the United States roosters are largely banned within city limits. Your real concern is whether you can have chickens at all. Codes are being updated and changed, albeit slowly, but many municipalities still do not allow people to keep chickens in their backyards. Check your city ordinances before investing time and money in building a coop and run.
November 29, 2017
Atrocious spelling delivers inaccurate information.
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