{"product_id":"orpingtons-chicken-as-pets-jodi-m-kula-9798276943763","title":"Orpingtons Chicken as Pets: The Essential Pet Owner's Guide to Caring and Raising Orpington Chickens, Including Coop Design, Feeding, Grooming, Breedi","description":"Gentle, intelligent, and famously fluffy, Orpington chickens have become one of the world's most beloved backyard companions. Whether you're welcoming your very first chicks or expanding an established flock, Orpington Chicken as Pets is your essential blueprint for understanding, nurturing, and bonding with this extraordinary breed.\u003cbr\u003eWritten with warmth, expertise, and a deep respect for the Orpington's unique nature, this guide goes far beyond basic chicken care. Inside, you'll discover a fully detailed approach to raising Orpingtons in a way that meets both their physical needs and their emotional well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside You'll Learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe history, temperament, and biology\u003c\/b\u003e that make Orpingtons ideal family pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to design safe, comfortable housing\u003c\/b\u003e tailored to a large, gentle breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutrition, feeding schedules, and life-stage diets\u003c\/b\u003e to support long-term health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGentle handling, bonding techniques, and enrichment\u003c\/b\u003e for building trust and connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon health issues and first-aid care\u003c\/b\u003e, with early warning signs every keeper should know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaising chicks, integrating juveniles, and supporting mature birds\u003c\/b\u003e with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBroodiness, natural mothering, and humane breeding practices\u003c\/b\u003e for those interested in hatching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEthical considerations and responsible flock management\u003c\/b\u003e to ensure every bird thrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFrom the first brooder setup to day-to-day flock routines and senior care, this book provides step-by-step guidance, practical advice, and insightful explanations grounded in behavioral science and compassionate animal stewardship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jodi M. Kula\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798276943763\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 252\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d","brand":"Jodi M. Kula","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588390203647,"sku":"9798276943763","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/orpingtons-chicken-as-pets-jodi-m-kula-9798276943763","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}