Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens. Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens. This trend can be in part explained by the huge demand for organic and locally produced food; after all, what could be more natural than keeping your own chickens and collecting their eggs? This beautiful and practical guide advises on all aspects of chicken keeping, from advice on the full range of breeds available, choosing and buying the right chickens for you, to feeding and naming them and finally housing and caring for them. With charming illustrations throughout, you will find all you need to start and maintain your own chicken run.
| ISBN: | 9781843403586 |
| Publication date: | 14th May 2007 |
| Author: | Jane Eastoe, National Trust Books |
| Publisher: | National Trust Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Series: | Smallholding |
| Genres: |
Animal breeding Smallholdings Poultry farming Domestic animals and pets Farm and working animals: general interest Self-sufficiency and ‘green’ lifestyle Sustainable agriculture |