{"product_id":"backyard-farming-raising-chickens-isbn-9781578264445","title":"Backyard Farming: Raising Chickens","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe backyard homesteader’s beginner-friendly guide to raising chickens—from planning and hatching to caring for your birds and enjoying their farm-fresh eggs!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how to care for your flock! As a comprehensive primer for first-time chicken farmers,\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaising Chickens\u003c\/i\u003e includes detailed illustrations and informative photographs to ease new homesteaders into the world of backyard chicken farming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaising Chickens\u003c\/i\u003e takes you from start to finish. Inside, you will:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Find the ideal breed of bird for your needs\u003cbr\u003e• Construct a coop to minimize your workload and maximize your enjoyment\u003cbr\u003e• Gather eggs for food, profit, or to hatch your own birds to grow your flock\u003cbr\u003e• Use the freshest eggs possible in a variety of delicious recipes\u003cbr\u003e• Tips and tricks from experienced farmers on avoiding common mistakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaising Chickens\u003c\/i\u003e 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.Introduction \u003cbr\u003e Meet the Expert \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: A Brief History of the Chicken \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Breeds and Types\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Keeping Chickens \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Feeding Your Flock \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Breeding \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Incubation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Keeping and Culling \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Illness and Disease \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Raising Chickens for Eggs or Meat \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Other Uses for Your Chickens \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Heritage Breeds vs. Commercial-Market Breeds \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Chickens in the City…Again \u003cbr\u003e Final Notes \u003cbr\u003e Recipes \u003cbr\u003e Resources\u003cb\u003eKim Pezza\u003c\/b\u003e grew up among orchards and dairy and beef farms having lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes region. She has raised pigs, poultry and game birds, rabbits and goats, and is experienced in growing herbs and vegetables. In her spare time, Kim also teaches workshops in a variety of areas, from art and simple computers for seniors, to making herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new techniques and skills and is currently looking to turn her grandparents' 1800s farm into a small, working homestead.","brand":"Hatherleigh Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304350830821,"sku":"NP9781578264445","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781578264445.jpg?v=1767722097","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/backyard-farming-raising-chickens-isbn-9781578264445","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}