"Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens" includes all the information farmers need - from choosing breeds and hatching chicks to building coops and keeping the birds healthy and safe from predators - to keep chickens or run an egg business.
The 3rd edition, now with 188,000 copies in print contains new and expanded features:
- "Fowl Disposition" - new chapter on training chickens and understanding their intelligence
- Expanded coverage of hobby farming
- Disease section now includes information on avian influenza and fowl first aid
Storey's Guide to Raising Series is the essential animal husbandry information from the trusted source. With a combined total of 1.7 million copies in print.
Praise for the book:
"I didn't know how much I didn't know until I bought this book." - Keith, Bakersfield, CA