Complete Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens: Maintain a Happy Healthy Flock with Advice on Care, DIY Coops, Behavior, and Fresh Egg Production for Sus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781970602005)

Many first-time chicken keepers feel overwhelmed by the details, but with the proper guidance, anyone can enjoy the rewards of backyard chickens. Complete Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens is your trusted, beginner-friendly handbook that makes chicken-keeping simple, joyful, and rewarding-packed with expert advice, DIY solutions, and everything you need to build a vibrant flock for a sustainable lifestyle.

• BONUS CONTENT: Downloadable checklists, free coop plan resources, virtual communities, enrichment activities, and more
• Top 20 breeds to find the perfect chicken breed for climate, yard size, and egg production
• 6 Food Charts-How to feed your flock in all stages of life
• Detailed daily and weekly routines, plus seasonal care tips
• Budget-friendly tips for building a predator-proof coop
• Common predator threats
• How to spot and prevent common chicken illnesses
• Egg-laying cycle secrets
• Natural pest control methods
• Must-have features of a clean, odor-free coop (your neighbors will thank you!)
• Kid-friendly activities and tips
• How to introduce new hens and manage pecking order drama with confidence
• Organic, sustainable practices
• ...and so much more for a thriving, sustainable backyard flock!