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Henkeeping: Inspiration and Practical Advice for Would-be Smallholders
Chickens are back in style with a poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens.
This trend can be in part explained by the huge demand for organic and locally produced food; after all, what could be more natural than keeping your own chickens and collecting their eggs? This beautiful and practical guide advises on all aspects of chicken keeping, from advice on the full range of breeds available, choosing and buying the right chickens for you, to feeding and naming them and finally housing and caring for them. With charming illustrations throughout, you will find all you need to start and maintain your own chicken run.
This trend can be in part explained by the huge demand for organic and locally produced food; after all, what could be more natural than keeping your own chickens and collecting their eggs? This beautiful and practical guide advises on all aspects of chicken keeping, from advice on the full range of breeds available, choosing and buying the right chickens for you, to feeding and naming them and finally housing and caring for them. With charming illustrations throughout, you will find all you need to start and maintain your own chicken run.
115 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2012
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July 23, 2024
Charming, I can't put it down. This book has helped us with settling our chicks into their new home. I will definitely be ordering some more books from this series. Eastoe's, writing makes me feel cosy.
December 20, 2018
Love this little treasure of a book with such practical advice
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