The Raising Backyard Chickens Blueprint: An Easy Step-By-Step Beginners Guide to Farm Fresh Eggs, Select the Best Breeds, and Raise a Happy and Healthy Flock

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Bring the dream of country living to your backyard with a flock of chirpy, egg-laying, and family-friendly chickens!Every time the world faces a crisis, from the Great Depression to World Wars, and pandemics, the need for self- sufficiency becomes apparent. Last year alone, CNBC reported a 70% increase in the cost of eggs. Add that to the general costs of living, and raising your own chickens becomes an excellent option.But it’s not as simple as just buying a couple of chickens and chucking them in your garden. Chickens are notorious for disease and illnesses and without the right care, your family could even get sick.Then there is the poop! Ask any chicken owner and they will all tell you that it’s chicken poop galore.So what has turned approximately 10 million people to the love of raising chickens? Aside from fresh eggs on an almost daily basis, chickens have wonderful personalities, they can significantly help out in the garden, you have your own free-range fertilizer, and they are extremely educational for all the family!The benefits of raising chickens far outweigh the potential negatives, especially if you know exactly what you are doing from someone who has had a lifetime of experience.In this guide to raising backyard chickens, you will discover:The top rated breeds of chicken for backyards with details on everything from personality to egg production – plus 4 unusual breeds you might want to add to your flock7 things to consider before planning to own chickens as well as what laws and regulations you need to checkA rundown of setup and maintenance costs to plan your feathery budgetThe ideal materials for your coop, run, and flooring for low-maintenance and healthy chickens with plans and 10 steps to build your chicken homeWhat chickens need inside their home and how to prevent killer predators from enteringThe best age to buy chickens and how to get them home safely without the risk of poultry stressWhat chickens need for a nutritious diet throughout their growing stages6 signs of a healthy chicken and 8 common health concerns that can easily be treatedA detailed guide to normal and abnormal chicken behavior and what to do when behavior becomes a problemWhat special treatment you can give your layers to increase egg productionPrintable planners to keep track of feed, maintenance, and care so that your chickens receive all the attention they need to be active and happyAnd much more.Having any pet is a huge responsibility, especially one that is capable of driving your neighbors a little mad.By following a set of logical steps, you can make sure that with as little as 10 minutes a day, you have fresh free-range eggs, a clean home for your feathery pets, and even happy neighbors!If you are in a flap about raising backyard chickens, look no further: Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now. Read more

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Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2023

Language ‏ : ‎ English

File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB

Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported

Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled

X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

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Print length ‏ : ‎ 159 pages