Collins Backyard Chicken-keepers Bible: A practical guide to identifying and rearing backyard chickens
By (Author) Jessica Ford
By (author) Rachel Federman
By (author) Sonya Patel Ellis
HarperCollins Publishers
William Collins
5th July 2023
16th March 2023
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Birds, including cage birds, as pets
Poultry farming
Farm and working animals: general interest
The countryside, country life: general interest
Smallholdings
Urban farming / urban agriculture
Self-sufficiency and green lifestyle
636.5
Hardback
416
Width 252mm, Height 195mm, Spine 37mm
1720g
Chickens are many things: sources of meat and eggs, lovable pets, amusing images on merchandise, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether were considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken-keepers or simply cheered by leafing through images of gorgeous poultry, our love for chickens is strong.
The trend for backyard chickens has surged during the pandemic. Amazon searches for chick supplies are up 758%, with local hatcheries recording a 500% demand increase, as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply to relish the pure joy of chicken company.
The Collins Backyard Chicken-keepers Bible is the fourth title in this stunning and engaging series, and the perfect smallholder companion to The Beekeepers Bible. It is packed with everything you need to fully embrace your new chicken-keeping lifestyle. A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying backyard breeds and supporting good chicken health, from basic brooding to common ailments, the best backyard breed for you to the right equipment for starting your own home flock, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Discover the soft cuddliness of a bantam Silkie, the superb egg-sitting skills of a Plymouth Rock, the best method for constructing a chicken coop, and how to keep your chickens happy and thriving. With The Collins Backyard Chicken-keepers Bible, discover more about these magnificent and beloved creatures.
On Collins Backyard Birdwatchers Bible:
An exquisitely illustrated book that everyone should be twitching to get their hands on The information is accessible to beginners and novices, offering insightful tips for even experienced birdwatchers. With this book, educating oneself further about birds neednt be a flight of fancy The Field
Jessica Ford is a writer, mother, life-long keeper of chickens, former competitor at American Poultry Association shows, and the chicken and homestead contributor to Home, Garden and Homestead-an online "Guide to Modern Living" to creating an independent, healthy, and sustainable homestead lifestyle.