The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More

The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More - Hardcover

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The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More
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The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More - Hardcover

The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More - Hardcover

by Jessica Ford , Rachel Federman , Sonya Patel Ellis
$45.00
$45.00

Book Overview

The essential volume on backyard chicken keeping, this book is packed with practical information and clear and charming full-color photographs.

Whether you're looking to reduce your environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply relish the pure joy of chicken company, The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible belongs on your shelf.

Environmental and homestead writers Jessica Ford, Rachel Federman, and Sonya Patel Ellis pack this book with everything you need to fully embrace a chicken-keeping lifestyle, including practical tips on identifying backyard breeds and supporting good chicken health, ranging from basic brooding to common ailments.

Learn what the best backyard breed is for you and the equipment needed to start your own home flock. Discover the soft cuddliness of a Bantam Silkie, the superb egg-sitting skills of a Plymouth Rock, the best method for constructing a chicken run, and how to keep your chickens happy and thriving--all in this beautiful, illustrated book.

Chickens are many things: a source of meat and eggs, amusing images in pop culture, lovable pets, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether you're considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken keepers or simply inspired by leafing through images of gorgeous hens and roosters, this book is a must.

The bestselling "Bible" series includes The Backyard Birdwatcher's Bible, The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible, The Backyard Stargazer's Bible, The Beekeeper's Bible, and The Botanical Bible--each one a celebration of nature, knowledge, and hands-on discovery.
ISBN9781419764134
Author Jessica Ford , Rachel Federman , Sonya Patel Ellis
PublisherHarry N. Abrams
GenreHobbies & interests, Education, and Technology
FormatHardcover
PublishedMarch 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages416
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More - Hardcover

The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More - Hardcover

By Jessica Ford, Rachel Federman, and Sonya Patel Ellis
About Jessica Ford
Jessica Ford is the chicken and homestead contributor to Home, Garden and Homestead--an online guide to creating an independent, healthy, and sustainable homestead lifestyle. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, two children, and a small flock of chickens.
About Rachel Federman
Rachel Federman is a writer, musician, and nonprofit consultant who has written over 20 books for adults and children, including The Mindful Gardener (Clarkson Potter, 2017) and Test Your Dog's IQ (HarperCollins, 2016). She once saw three mermaids in the fountain at Washington Square Park in New York City. No one seemed to know how they got there.Clare Faulkner is a graphic designer and illustrator. She is the author and illustrator of The Cat Lover's A to Z, The Dog Lover's A to Z, and The Fashion Classics (2026) and is the illustrator of the bestselling 'Animal philosophy' series by Jennifer McCartney, including The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy.
About Sonya Patel Ellis
Sonya Patel Ellis is a writer and editor. She is also an artist who works primarily with pressed botanicals. Ellis founded The Herbarium Project in 2013, to explore the parallels and interconnectivity among nature, art, books, and culture.

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