{"product_id":"raising-chickens-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394402144","title":"Raising Chickens For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394402144","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRaising Chickens For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKimberley Willis (Author), Robert T. Ludlow (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394402144, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 March 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.8 x 3.3 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaise healthy and happy chickens \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaising Chickens For Dummies, 3rd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e shows you exactly how to get started on your own or improve the way you already raise your flock. The book gives you down-to-earth and easy-to-implement suggestions for raising healthy chickens in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn all about the different breeds of chicken, how to build and maintain your coops, relevant trends in chicken farming, and the essential products and technology that makes the process of raising chickens smooth and rewarding. You’ll also find the critical safety and health info you need to keep yourself, your family, and your animals safe from disease and harm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMust-know guidance on breeds of chickens and how they interact with one another\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-follow info about preventing diseases that are transmitted to and by poultry and how to address health problems in your flock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelpful products and tech that keep your chicks warm, supplement your chicken feed with nutrients, and protect or automate your chicken coops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA must-read guide for new and aspiring chicken enthusiasts everywhere, \u003ci\u003eRaising Chickens For Dummies, 3rd Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis a fun, organized, and up-to-date resource that’s packed with the most useful info you can apply immediately to raise chickens on your farm or even in your backyard!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION 1\u003cbr\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003cbr\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003cbr\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003cbr\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003cbr\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH RAISING CHICKENS 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: The Joy of Chickens 7\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2: A Chicken Isn't Just a Chicken: Your Guide to Breeds 17\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3: Buying Chickens 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2: CARING FOR YOUR FLOCK: GENERAL MANAGEMENT 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: Coop, Sweet Coop: Choosing Your Chickens' Home 55\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5: Feeding Your Flock 83\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6: Controlling Pests and Predators 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 3: SPECIAL MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7: Managing Layers and Collecting Eggs 127\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 8: Raising Meat Birds 153\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9: Keeping Chickens with Other Poultry 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 4: KEEPING YOUR CHICKENS HAPPY AND HEALTHY 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: Basic Chicken Biology and Behavior 201\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 11: Preventing Problems 219\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 12: Performing Chicken First Aid 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 5: THE CYCLE OF LIFE: FROM EGG TO CHICK 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13: Making More Chickens 275\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 14: Incubating Eggs and Hatching Chicks 293\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 15: Raising Chicks 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 6: THE PART OF TENS 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 16: Ten Tips for Healthy, Stress-Free Chickens 345\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 17: Ten Reasons Why Raising Chickens Is Awesome 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 357\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Agriculture \u0026amp; farming [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Agriculture \u0026amp; farming\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Agriculture%20\u0026amp;%20farming%20%5BTV%5D%22\"\u003eTV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433833361688,"sku":"9781394402144","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394402144.jpg?v=1784854812","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/raising-chickens-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394402144","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}