Backyard Farming: Raising Chickens by Kim Pezza

Backyard Farming: Raising Chickens by Kim Pezza

The backyard homesteader's beginner-friendly guide to raising chickens-from planning and hatching to caring for your birds and enjoying their farm-fresh eggs!

Discover how to care for your flock! As a comprehensive primer for first-time chicken farmers, Raising Chickens includes detailed illustrations and informative photographs to ease new homesteaders into the world of backyard chicken farming.

Raising Chickens takes you from start to finish. Inside, you will-

. Find the ideal breed of bird for your needs
. Construct a coop to minimize your workload and maximize your enjoyment
. Gather eggs for food, profit, or to hatch your own birds to grow your flock
. Use the freshest eggs possible in a variety of delicious recipes
. Tips and tricks from experienced farmers on avoiding common mistakes

Raising Chickens is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers and homesteaders looking to make a return to a healthier, happier way of life-and it starts right in your own backyard.

Kim Pezza grew up in the Finger Lakes region, surrounded by orchards, dairy ranches, and beef farms. She has grown pigs, poultry, and game birds, as well as rabbits and goats, and has knowledge of herb and vegetable gardening. Kim also conducts classes in a variety of subjects in her spare time, ranging from art to easy computers for seniors to producing herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new skills and practices, and she is currently attempting to convert her grandparents' 1800s property into a tiny working homestead.

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ISBN 13	9781578264445
ISBN 10	1578264448
Title	Backyard Farming: Raising Chickens
Author	Kim Pezza
Series	Backyard Farming
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
Year published	2013-05-28
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.