Release Date:- 2011-03-22
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Kind:- ebook
Got a little space and a hankering for fresh eggs?
Robert and Hannah Litt have dispensed advice to hundreds of urban and suburban chicken-keepers from behind their perch at Portlandās Urban Farm Store, and now theyāre ready to help you go local and sustainable with your own backyard birds. In this handy guide to breeds, feed, coops, and care, the Litts take you under their experienced wings and share the secrets to:
Picking the breeds that are right for you ā¢ Building a sturdy coop in one weekend for $100 ā¢ Raising happy and hearty chicks ā¢ Feeding your flock for optimal health and egg nutrition ā¢ Preventing and treating common chicken diseases ā¢ Planning ahead for family, neighborhood, and legal considerations ā¢ Whipping up tasty egg recipes from flan to frittata
With everything that first-timers will need to get startedāalong with expert tips for more seasoned keepersāthis colorful, nuts-and-bolts manual proves that keeping chickens is all itās cracked up to be.