{"product_id":"the-complete-chicken-farming-handbook-alison-v-glover-9798271701412","title":"The Complete Chicken Farming Handbook: A Complete Roadmap to Raising Chickens for Eggs, Meat, Companionship, and Sustainable Homestead Living","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChickens can enrich your life in more ways than one - providing fresh eggs, natural pest control, garden benefits, companionship, and even meat for those who choose a self-sufficient lifestyle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut whether you're keeping a small backyard flock or managing a homestead-scale setup, raising chickens successfully requires a solid understanding of their \u003cb\u003ebehavior, nutrition, housing needs, flock dynamics, and health care.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Chicken Farming Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is your \u003cb\u003eclear, approachable, step-by-step guide\u003c\/b\u003e to raising confident, healthy, productive chickens - no overwhelm, confusion, or guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this handbook, you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003echoose the right breeds\u003c\/b\u003e based on climate, purpose, temperament, and egg\/meat production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best \u003cb\u003ecoop designs, run setups, ventilation, and predator protection strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper \u003cb\u003efeeding and nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e - including starter, grower, layer feed, treats, and supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003eunderstand chicken body language\u003c\/b\u003e, flock hierarchy, and social dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGentle handling and bonding techniques\u003c\/b\u003e for friendly, calm birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance for \u003cb\u003ebrooding chicks\u003c\/b\u003e, managing adolescent pullets, and supporting adult hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003ecollect, store, and use eggs\u003c\/b\u003e safely and efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsible approaches to \u003cb\u003eethical meat production\u003c\/b\u003e (optional and respectfully explained)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon \u003cb\u003ehealth concerns\u003c\/b\u003e, early warning signs, and prevention strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable homestead systems such as \u003cb\u003erotational grazing, composting, garden integration, and coop-to-soil cycles\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your goal is \u003cb\u003efresh eggs\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003eproductive homestead\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egentle family pets\u003c\/b\u003e, or a \u003cb\u003eclosed-loop sustainable food system\u003c\/b\u003e, this handbook gives you the knowledge and confidence to raise chickens with \u003cb\u003erespect, care, and purpose.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fulfilling chicken-keeping journey begins with understanding.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book helps you build it - from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alison V. Glover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798271701412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Alison V. Glover","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47612098904319,"sku":"9798271701412","price":16.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_06adc184-aced-49d0-a653-bb39c26c8e69.jpg?v=1764518176","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-complete-chicken-farming-handbook-alison-v-glover-9798271701412","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}