Download or read book The Best Backyard Chicken Breeds Color Edition written by Jill Bong and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-18 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have You Decided to Keep Backyard Chickens? Are you overwhelmed by the number of chicken breeds to choose from? Whether you are an urban homesteader/smallholder, chicken lover, survivalist, zombie apocalypse prepper or simply someone looking for some pet chickens, this booklet can help! The American Poultry Association lists over 100 chicken breeds. Do not risk time and money keeping a breed that is unsuitable for you! Doing your own research can take hours.This book contains not only information from hours of research but information from personal experience with various breeds. We have kept chickens since 2008. At its height, our flock of almost 90 chickens included about 25 different breeds. Includes: -Basic chicken terms -The pros and cons of Bantams and What breeds worked and didn't work for us - a total of 19 breeds covered! Topics include: - Chickens that lay colorful eggs - Blues, Greens and Deep Browns! - Chickens with calm, quiet temperaments - Chickens that are family or kid-friendly - Chickens that do well in urban/city backyards or can handle small-space confinement - For homesteaders or smallholders - Chickens that can free-range and forage - Chickens that lay a lot of eggs - Chicken breeds for meat - Show Chickens Save your time and money! Learn from our experience and mistakes. Pick chickens that are suitable for you!
Download or read book Little House Living written by Merissa A. Alink and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.
Download or read book The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens written by Christine Heinrichs and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2016-05-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Searching for chickens that best fit your needs? The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens can help, with desriptions of each breed's qualities, temperament, average egg production, and more.
Download or read book The Chicken Chick s Guide to Backyard Chickens written by Kathy Shea Mormino and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2017-10 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathy Shea Mormino, aka The Chicken Chick, shares her wealth of experience as a chicken keeper in a fun and abundantly illustrated format in The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens.
Download or read book Fresh Eggs Daily written by Lisa Steele and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.
Download or read book The Best Backyard Chicken Breeds written by Jill b. and published by Abundant Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have You Decided to Keep Backyard Chickens? Are you overwhelmed by the number of chicken breeds to choose from?Whether you are an urban homesteader/smallholder, chicken lover, survivalist, zombie apocalypse prepper or simply someone looking for some pet chickens, this booklet can help! The American Poultry Association lists over 100 chicken breeds. Do not risk time and money keeping a breed that is unsuitable for you! Doing your own research can take hours.This book contains not only information from hours of research but information from personal experience with various breeds. We have kept chickens since 2008. At its height, our flock of almost 90 chickens included about 25 different breeds. Includes: Basic chicken termsThe pros and cons of Bantams and What breeds worked and didn't work for us - a total of 19 breeds covered! Topics include: Chickens that lay colorful eggs - Blues, Greens and Deep Browns! Chickens with calm, quiet temperaments Chickens that are family or kid-friendly Chickens that do well in urban/city backyards or can handle small-space confinement For homesteaders or smallholders - Chickens that can free-range and forage Chickens that lay a lot of eggs Chicken breeds for meat Show Chickens Save your time and money! Learn from our experience and mistakes. Pick chickens that are suitable for you! Don't wait any longer! Grab your copy today!
Download or read book The Wyandotte Standard and Breed Book written by Harold Alvah Nourse and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Best Backyard Chicken Breeds written by James Wood and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is this book for?* Are you thinking about getting chickens, but don't know where to start? * Have you already got a couple of chickens, but want to try some new breeds? * Are you looking for chicken breeds that are suited to urban backyards? * Do you have young children and want a chicken breed that's family-friendly? * Do you want an abundance of your very own fresh, organic eggs? * Are you after a special or heritage breed of chicken? Then this is the book for you! I've consolidated all the essential information you need to choose the very best chicken breed for your backyard. This book will save you hours of precious time and help you avoid the potentially disastrous scenario of getting the wrong chickens. Imagine if you got chickens which were aggressive... What about if you chose a breed that doesn't lay many eggs... Or a chicken which can't cope in a small city yard... Make sure you avoid all these pitfalls and more by taking advantage of all my years of experience! After all, having a successful backyard flock depends on choosing the very best chicken breed for you. This book focuses on chicken breeds which are: * Family-friendly * Lay lots of eggs * Handle small spaces Bonus sections include: * Deciding whether bantams are for you * Pros and cons of keeping roosters * Explanation of chicken terms + diagrams * Extensive glossary
Download or read book The Chicken Encyclopedia written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
Download or read book The Prairie Homestead Cookbook written by Jill Winger and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.
Download or read book Genetics of Chicken Colours written by Sigrid van Dort and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Chickens written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more.
Download or read book The Beginner s Guide to Chicken Breeds written by Amber Bradshaw and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Storey s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and charming good looks of North America’s quirkiest barnyard birds and waterfowl.
Download or read book The Best Backyard Chicken Breeds written by Jill Bong and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have You Decided to Keep Backyard Chickens? Are you overwhelmed by the number of chicken breeds to choose from? Whether you are an urban homesteader/smallholder, chicken lover, survivalist, zombie apocalypse prepper or simply someone looking for some pet chickens, this booklet can help! The American Poultry Association lists over 100 chicken breeds. Do not risk time and money keeping a breed that is unsuitable for you! Doing your own research can take hours.This book contains not only information from hours of research but information from personal experience with various breeds. We have kept chickens since 2008. At its height, our flock of almost 90 chickens included about 25 different breeds. Includes: -Basic chicken terms -The pros and cons of Bantams and What breeds worked and didn't work for us - a total of 19 breeds covered! Topics include: - Chickens that lay colorful eggs - Blues, Greens and Deep Browns! - Chickens with calm, quiet temperaments - Chickens that are family or kid-friendly - Chickens that do well in urban/city backyards or can handle small-space confinement - For homesteaders or smallholders - Chickens that can free-range and forage - Chickens that lay a lot of eggs - Chicken breeds for meat - Show Chickens Save your time and money! Learn from our experience and mistakes. Pick chickens that are suitable for you!
Download or read book A Chicken in Every Yard written by Robert Litt and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Portland’s Urban Farm Store, and now they’re 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 • Building a sturdy coop in one weekend for $100 • Raising happy and hearty chicks • Feeding your flock for optimal health and egg nutrition • Preventing and treating common chicken diseases • Planning ahead for family, neighborhood, and legal considerations • Whipping up tasty egg recipes from flan to frittata With everything that first-timers will need to get started—along with expert tips for more seasoned keepers—this colorful, nuts-and-bolts manual proves that keeping chickens is all it’s cracked up to be.
Download or read book Backyard Chickens for Beginners written by Tom Lee and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Raise Healthy Chickens at Your Backyard When starting a backyard chicken coop, one of the first decisions you'll have to make is which breed of chicken you will raise. Each breed has specific characteristics and can be used for different purposes. In general, though, chicken breeds break down into three groups: egg layers, meat chickens, and dual-purpose chickens. Egg layers produce both a nice quantity and quality of egg. Egg color can also be a factor here. Despite what you have seen in the market, not all chicken eggs are white or brown! Some chickens lay blue, green or pink eggs which may be less desirable. The Leghorn chicken is the best egg layer that is commonly used by beginners. A mature hen can lay up to 280 eggs in one year. The eggs are large, and white to off-white in color. Leghorns tend to be smaller than other backyard chickens, and have a good nature suitable for a backyard flock. Many commercial farms use the Leghorn as their egg layer of choice. WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO LEARN IN THIS BOOK What Are the Best Backyard Chicken Breeds? Should you Raise Meat Chickens? Introducing New Chickens to Your Existing Flock Hidden Costs of Raising Chickens Problems You Should Expect with Raising Backyard Chickens Meat chickens, sometimes called fryers or broilers, are raised for the meat they can provide. If meat is what you want from your flock, then size and weight matter. Some good meat chickens, like the New Hampshire Red, can grow up to 9 pounds. You'll also want to make sure the skin color and shape of the chicken breed is suitable for cooking. In general, a nice rounded chicken with yellow skin (under the feathers) is preferred. Most backyard hobbyists want the best of both worlds. This is where the third group, dual-purpose chickens, comes in. Dual-purpose chickens are fair to good egg layers, but can also be raised to a decent size for cooking later in life. Scroll up and click on "Buy Now with 1-Click"!
