Storey's guide to raising chickens : breed selection, facilities, feeding, health care, managing layers & meat birds / Gail Damerow.
"Whether you're raising a few backyard chickens or a flock of 100, this is the book you need to keep your birds healthy and safe. With the most up-to-date information on shelter, food, eggs, chicks, health care, and meat, this time-tested authority can help beginners and seasoned pros alike find success with a flock."--Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781612129341
- ISBN: 161212934X
- ISBN: 9781612129303
- ISBN: 1612129307
- Physical Description: vii, 414 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: Fourth edition.
- Publisher: North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Choosing a breed -- Fowl disposition -- Shelter -- Feed and water -- Routine management -- Health care -- Laying-hen management -- Eggs for eating -- Managing a breeder flock -- Hatching eggs -- Chick care -- Exhibiting your chickens -- Managing meat birds -- Meat on the table. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | 636.5 DAM (Text) | 000163251 | Nonfiction | Checked out | 04/13/2023 |
