Ebook: The Right Way to Keep Chickens

For generations, people in the countryside have kept chickens, mainly for the eggs. Now, more and more people, in town as well as countryside, are enjoying the pleasure of keeping hens in the garden and reaping the reward of those fresh eggs every day. Virginia Shirt has lived with chickens for over 15 years so her knowledge of these fascinating birds is conditioned by practical experience. Her book is a revelation to every aspiring enthusiast. Concentrating initially on the very first steps, the book goes on to deal with feeding and rearing chickens and comprehensively covers matters rel.;Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; 1. Preparing for Your Chickens; Housing; Drinkers; Feeders; A Place to Lay Her Eggs; Perches; Bedding Materials; Dust Boxes; Mr Fox; 2. Keeping the Chickens Happy; Free-Range Chickens; The House; Clipping Wings; Back Garden Chickens; The Fold Method; The Eglu; Deep Litter; Straw-Covered Yard; 3. Purchasing Your Chickens; Breeds of Chicken; Bantams; What Age to Purchase; How Many Chickens?; Where to Buy Chickens; Transporting; Handling Chickens; 4. Feeding Your Chickens; Digestion in Chickens; Feeding Extras; Mixing Your Own Rations; Vitamins.