The Joy of Keeping Chickens: The Ultimate Guide to Raising Poultry for Fun or Profit (Joy of Series)

Finally backyard farmers who want to keep a few hens for eggs have a bible that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table, and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who are interested in raising chickens, or simply want the best knowledge about how to cook them. With this in mind, farmer and animal expert Jennifer Megyesi discusses all the basic details of raising the birds—general biology, health, food, choosing breeds, and so on—and she cuts through the smoke to identify what terms like "organic," "free-range," and so on really mean for poultry farmers and consumers.No chicken book would be complete without information on how to show chickens for prizes, and this is no different, but __The Joy of Keeping Chickens__ also stresses the importance of self-sustainability and organic living, and the satisfaction of keeping heirloom breeds. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive nature of this readable, informative guide, and Megyesi's enthusiasm about keeping chickens. Coupled with Geoff Hansen's gorgeous full-color photographs, this text makes for an instant classic in the category.

the Most Comprehensive Full-color Chicken Book Available.

kyrille Goldbeck - Library Journal

vermont Organic Farmer Megyesi Has Raised Poultry For Several Years, And Her Book Is Partially A Personal Account Of Her Quest To Develop A Humane Production System That Addresses Chickens' Needs And Behaviors. She Also Dutifully Meets Her Other Goal Of Informing Potential Backyard Farmers On The Intricacies Associated With Chicken Husbandry. In Addition To Providing Information On Equipment, Housing Facilities, And Breeds Found In A Typical Handbook, Megyesi Goes Into Great Detail On How To Raise Chickens On A Small Scale, Defining Terms Like organic And free-range, Discussing Health Issues, And Even Offering Advice On Showing Chickens. Each Chapter Includes Sidebars Of Additional Tips, Which Are Indexed For Easy Reference, As Well As Beautiful Photographs Accompanied By Detailed Descriptions. The Easy-to-read Prose Makes This Ideal For Beginners; The Book Also Includes Resources And Material For Longtime Chicken Producers. Also Provided Are Recipes For The Eggs And Meat That Are Produced. Megyesi's Versatile Book Can Accommodate Several Production Management Styles Beyond Her Own Experience. An Excellent Resource That Provides A Compassionate Way To Raise Livestock For Personal Use, This Is Strongly Recommended For Public And Academic Libraries.

“[An] info-packed book . . . everything you need to know about raising chickens, from starting a poultry enterprise to housing and feeding and showing them.” —The Oregonian Finally backyard farmers who want to keep a few hens for eggs have a bible that’s inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who are interested in raising chickens, or simply want the best knowledge about how to cook them. With this in mind, farmer and animal expert Jennifer Megyesi discusses all the basic details of raising the birds—general biology, health, food, choosing breeds, and so on—and she cuts through the smoke to identify what terms like “organic,” “free-range,” and so on really mean for poultry farmers and consumers. No chicken book would be complete without information on how to show chickens for prizes, and this is no different, but The Joy of Keeping Chickens also stresses the importance of self-sustainability and organic living, and the satisfaction of keeping heirloom breeds. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive nature of this readable, informative guide, and Megyesi’s enthusiasm about keeping chickens. Coupled with Geoff Hansen’s gorgeous full-color photographs, this text makes for an instant classic in the category. Finally backyard farmers who want to keep a few hens for eggs have a bible that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table, and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who are interested in raising chickens, or simply want the best knowledge about how to cook them. With this in mind, farmer and animal expert Jennifer Megyesi discusses all the basic details of raising the birds—general biology, health, food, choosing breeds, and so on—and she cuts through the smoke to identify what terms like "organic," "free-range," and so on really mean for poultry farmers and consumers. No chicken book would be complete without information on how to show chickens for prizes, and this is no different, but The Joy of Keeping Chickens also stresses the importance of self-sustainability and organic living, and the satisfaction of keeping heirloom breeds. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive nature of this readable, informative guide, and Megyesi's enthusiasm about keeping chickens. Coupled with Geoff Hansen's gorgeous full-color photographs, this text makes for an instant classic in the category. Finally, a bible for backyard farmers that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who want to learn more about chickens. With a growing interest in self-sustainability and organic living, readers will appreciate the comprehensive nature of this readable, informative guide. Jennifer Megyesi's engaging voice, and her enthusiasm about keeping chickens, combines with Geoff Hansen's gorgeous photographs, make for an instant classic. -- Adapted from jacket Finally backyard farmers who want to keep a few hens for eggs have a bible that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table, and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who are interested in raising chickens, or simply want the best knowledge about how to cook them. With this in mind, farmer and animal expert Jennifer Megyesi discusses all the basic details of raising the birds#x97;general biology, health, food, choosing breeds, and so on#x97;and she cuts through the smoke t Why keep chickens Starting your poultry enterprise Housing chickens Feeding your chickens Keeping chickens for eggs Keeping chickens for meat Using the eggs you produce Using your chicken meat Showing chickens Common diseases and conditions.