{"product_id":"silkie-chickens-for-beginners-clara-n-wrenfield-9798195897994","title":"Silkie Chickens for Beginners: A Complete Backyard Care Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Silkies: Coop Setup, Feeding, Eggs, Broodiness, Breeding, Chic","description":"Raise happy, healthy Silkie chickens with confidence, even if you are starting your very first backyard flock.\u003cp\u003eSilkie chickens are gentle, beautiful, and full of personality, but they are not quite like ordinary backyard chickens. Their fluffy feathers, feathered feet, calm temperament, strong broody instincts, and show-worthy appearance all require a slightly different kind of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSILKIE CHICKENS FOR BEGINNERS\u003c\/b\u003e gives you a clear, friendly, and practical guide to raising Silkies the right way, without confusion, guesswork, or overwhelming poultry jargon. Whether you want Silkies as pets, backyard birds, broody hens, small-farm birds, or future show birds, this guide walks you through the essential care steps in a calm and beginner-friendly way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you will learn how to choose healthy Silkies, prepare their first space, set up a safe coop and run, feed them properly, manage daily care, prevent common problems, understand egg production, handle broodiness, hatch chicks, and prepare birds for shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this guide, you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose the right Silkie chicks, pullets, hens, or roosters for your goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up a dry, secure, Silkie-friendly coop and outdoor run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to feed Silkies at every stage, from chicks to laying hens and broody mothers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to manage crests, feathered feet, grooming, mud, dampness, and seasonal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize early signs of illness, parasites, bullying, and flock stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to expect from Silkie eggs, laying changes, and broody hen behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to support hatching, chick safety, and responsible breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prepare Silkies for shows with handling, washing, drying, grooming, and aftercare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for beginners who want direct answers, not a complicated encyclopedia. Each chapter focuses on the care decisions that matter most in real life: keeping Silkies dry, safe, well-fed, comfortable, clean, and easy to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will also find practical checklists for chick setup, coop safety, feeding, broody hens, show preparation, troubleshooting, and everyday Silkie care, so you can return to the most important points whenever you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a peaceful, healthy flock of Silkies and a guide that feels like an experienced keeper is right beside you, \u003cb\u003eSILKIE CHICKENS FOR BEGINNERS\u003c\/b\u003e is a warm and practical place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGive your Silkies the care they deserve and enjoy every step of raising these charming, fluffy backyard birds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clara N. Wrenfield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798195897994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.40d","brand":"Clara N. Wrenfield","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659868680447,"sku":"9798195897994","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/silkie-chickens-for-beginners-clara-n-wrenfield-9798195897994","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}