Raise happy hens and enjoy healthy harvests with this definitive guide to transforming your life, one cluck at a time! Are you tired of the same bland, factory-farmed eggs and meat that have undergone all sorts of processes, leaving you feeling disconnected from your food? Do you long for a more sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle bringing you closer to nature and your community? Are you ready to experience the excitement of watching your flock of happy, healthy chickens thrive under your care? Yes? Then this manual is exactly what you've been looking for! Raising backyard chickens has been an increasing trend in recent years for a variety of reasons—from sustainability to pest control to companionship. But even with the rise in the number of people raising their own chickens, the demand for chicken products continues to grow! Whether you're interested in keeping a chicken as a source of fresh eggs for your family, or you want to make a profit from selling your chicken's eggs and meat, raising backyard chickens is a smart move. But the process isn't as simple as buying chickens and waiting to collect their eggs or slaughter them for meat. The most critical parts lie in the chicken care in between—ensuring they are healthy and happy enough to produce the best food for you. Get this part wrong, and you could end up with poor-quality eggs, sick chickens, or worse, dead ones. Fortunately, you have a cheat sheet for all your chicken concerns to help you give the best care to your feathery friends. Read inside this comprehensive guide that will walk you through the ins and outs of backyard chickens to discover: How to get started with raising chickens—all the factors to consider before you go out and get your first chicken A closer look at the different breeds to find the one that suits your specific needs and preferences A step-by-step guide to building a simple DIY chicken coop with everything included—create a house that every chicken loves! What and how to feed your chickens and which food to avoid, with a sample feeding schedule you can follow Chicken health care: how to prevent and remedy common chicken problems with tips on promoting poultry health and disease prevention A deeper understanding of the pecking order and chicken behavior—you think you're the boss? Ha! Think again! How to harvest your chicken for meat and eggs and tips for successful marketing and selling—let's talk about income! And much more! Maybe you're still having second thoughts, or perhaps you're worried about the cost and time commitment involved. After all, you are going to tend to living, breathing animals with daily nutrition and upkeep needs. But when you've set everything up properly, from coop to feeding schedule to healthcare, as this guidebook shows you, caring for your chickens will be a smooth and stress-free endeavor. Become a full-fledged backyard chicken farmer today!
