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The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens: How to Raise a Happy Backyard Flock (Raising Chickens Guide)

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A beginner's guide to ruling the roost and raising happy backyard chickensThe Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens makes it easy to start keeping these surprisingly smart birds right in your own backyard. From constructing coops to rearing chicks, you'll learn everything you need to know to make sure your chickens stay happy and healthy all year round.Which breed of chicken is right for you? What's the best bedding material? What sort of feed should you use? Expert chicken keeper Anne Kuo answers these questions―and many others―in this fun and friendly reference book that will get you excited to raise your new feathered friends.This book on raising chickens guides you through:Getting from the chicken to the egg―Find out how to raise chicks, keep your birds safe from predators, introduce new birds to the flock, and more.Creating a custom coop―Build the perfect home for raising chickens with detailed backyard coop construction guides.Expert care advice―Learn how to identify different behaviors in your chicken, help solve egg shortages, and navigate a range of potential surprises with confidence.Get your first flock started successfully with The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callisto


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2019


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641524057


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 56


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.48 x 9.25 inches


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    • You have found the perfect chicken book - GET IT!
Format: Paperback
Review Image by Paige C.
Review Image by Paige C.
Review Image by Paige C.
Editing to add after obtaining chickens: I can definitely say now that I have chickens that I constantly refer back to this book to refresh myself on certain topics! Chicken behavior and health especially. I do wish there was more in there about bumblefoot care as two of the chickens I have came with bumblefoot (but she warns you- do an all over health exam before buying and I skipped that because I felt pretty rushed by the buying process). It seems bumblefoot is more of a common infection than uncommon but I know she covered so many topics, she must have had to pick and choose what to expand on and what to be more vague about. I’m glad she at least mentions it, and thankfully with the vast internet resources I was able to get a great home treatment together to fight and prevent future bumblefoot. Original review: I can’t say enough good about this book! It is rich in information, funny and intriguing to read with personal anecdotes and experiences backed up with research and facts, punny, and it reads like a school text book with vocabulary, a glossary and an index, a full list of a basic and a comprehensive first aid kit for chicken health needs, different options and pros and cons on types of coop bedding, coop plans- there is TRULY no information I can think of needing that I can’t find in this book. It’s so well researched yet Anne’s personal touch makes her feel like a good friend giving you all the best secrets. The artwork and layout is extremely pleasing and makes it even easier and more pleasant to read. I bought this because I plan to get chickens but I would not before I researched their full needs. I feel this book has beyond equipped me and provided extra resources, AND it’s something I can easily refer back to when I need a refresher or am in a specific “stage” of chicken care. It’s separated into two sections, before chickens (BC) and after delivery (AD). (See what she did there?) Overall, if you want to learn about chickens OR even if you have chickens and want to learn more- get this book! My whole family will be reading it before we get any. I really can’t recommend it enough! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2025 by Paige C.
    • Don’t hesitate! Buy the book!
Format: Paperback
Review Image by Krystin Yevick
This is a must have book for first time chicken owners!! I am a straight beginner. Never have had chickens in my life nor been around them enough to know anything about them. I have gained so much knowledge in this book between behavior, egg colors, chicken breeds, chicken coop builds/must haves, etc. it even gets down into bedding to make sure you choose the correct one for you and your butt nuggets! Me being a first time chicken mom I didn’t even know the questions to ask google and I felt literally clueless. I knew of some questions but felt like I was missing so much information. This book answers all questions along with more knowledge you wouldn’t even know to ask google. I highly recommend this book! I take a highlighter and highlight all my must know things so they are easy to look back and fine and also on the sides of the pages there is room to hand write notes! Amazing book! Can’t get enough of it! I also had a hen drop a egg the night I got the book, first egg I’ve ever experienced had no clue what to do with the egg and went to the book and learned everything I needed to know on how to store and care for my fresh egg! Thank you so much for giving me all the chicken knowledge!🤎 having this books make it so much easier than googling questions and swapping through 100 tabs etc. don’t hesitate get the book! I recommend the paperback cause you can press it down the write, highlight, and it stays open! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023 by Krystin Yevick
    • Great Chicken Information
Format: Paperback
This book has great information for anyone who is thinking about getting chickens. The book is easy to read and I went through the entire book in two days. The author covers a lot of topics... including things I had never thought about when planning for my future chickens. I recommend this book to anyone who is considering raising chickens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2026 by eg741
    • User friendly
Format: Paperback
Anne Kuo clearly loves her chickens. I wanted to get some info about chicken rearing as I am thinking about getting some. She presents a wide range of information about every aspect of chicken raising, from caring for tiny chicks to explaining why adults take dust baths. She does this all in a chatty, friendly style that sort of mirrors talking to some knowledgeable friend or neighbor on the subject. Since I know nothing about chickens, this book is of special interest and use to me. I now feel that I have enough know-how to decide to take on the project or now. Nice work Anne. Her book is geared exactly for people like me who are rank beginners. The size of the project is also perfect for me. She is a backyard chicken lady, on the same scale that I would be doing. I heartily recommend this well-titled book for people who are thinking about getting their own flock of backyard chickens. Read this book before you build your coup!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021 by Andy McKinney
    • Chick info
Format: Paperback
Great book for beginners! Learned a lot!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026 by Jennifer Jaffa
    • Great guide
Format: Paperback
Learned a lot of very important information before getting my chickens. Refer to it off and on now that I have the chickens
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026 by Quig.
    • Recommend this book!
Format: Paperback
Big fan of this book. Easy read - no bs right to the point very little fluff.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2025 by Angela M
    • Excellent beginner guide to raising chickens for egg production.
Format: Paperback
Excellent beginners guide for complete novices. Covers everything from choosing breeds, caring for chicks, chicken health, building a coop, dealing with predators, feeding, and more. This book is strictly for egg production and does not cover butchering or meat production.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2025 by Brett Summers

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