Backyard Chickens

Do you desire an endless supply of tasty, ethically laid eggs and a happy flock of friendly chickens, that won't get mauled by predators? Then read on!

By now, you're probably already aware of the countless benefits of raising and breeding your own friendly, loveable chickens. These intelligent and highly amusing backyard companions will provide you with tastier and more nutritious (up to 3x more vitamin E and 70% more vitamin B12) eggs compared to what you can find at the local store. They'll also enjoy a better quality of life, and can be a natural form of pest control on your land.

Are you about to embark on your exciting new backyard chicken journey? Do you just feel like you need a little extra guidance from a fifth-generation expert before you get started?

As a new chicken keeper, there are numerous aspects that you can easily get wrong, leading to an unhappy flock, injury, disease, and sadly even death in the worst cases.Whether it's unsuspecting plants like buttercups or climbing lily in your yard; the coyotes, owls or the biting flies - it's crucial to know where the biggest problems most commonly come from, and then to understand precisely how to prevent them - to ensure that your precious flock is happy, healthy and safe.

In Backyard Chickens, you'll discover:

• How to choose the right breeds for your coop & climate (with pictures)
• Building or buying your coop - the best option for you, revealed - Pg 47
• How you can still take vacations and holidays while keeping your chickens happy!
• 1 BIG mistake you must avoid when bringing your chickens home for the first time!
• 15+ Plants you must keep away from your backyard chickens! - Pg 138
• The story of the egg & the process of fertilization (with pictures)
• The easiest and fastest ways to make money from your backyard chicken hobby...
• Caring for baby chicks, so they grow up affectionate to you
• Laws & Legislation for keeping roosters & hens in the USA, UK, Canada & Australia
• Everything you need to know about hatchin...