Crafts & Hobbies : Chickens and Eggs

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A garden can be a serene place after a stressful day, but imagine how rewarding it would be to see a few chickens pecking around the borders making their contented clucking. Keeping chickens is not as difficult as some people might think. In reality they are no harder to look after than a cat or dog and, they don’t need walking in the rain. They also pay their way by providing fresh eggs to enhance any breakfast table. This practical guide covers everything from choosing a breed and deciding on the right coop to dealing with problems and diseases. This Quik eBook tells you all you need to know about keeping chickens.


Contents:

Understanding chickens

Choosing a breed

Where and when to buy

Choosing the right chicken coop

Feeding and settling them in

Recognizing a healthy bird 

Problems and diseases

Daily chores

Egg recipes