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The Starter Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens

7 Steps to a Happy Flock, Healthy Eggs, and Becoming Self-Sufficient

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Treat your family to farm-fresh and nutritious eggs as you get started with the art of raising healthy chickens in your backyard.

A great way to start a sustainable lifestyle, raising chickens has a host of benefits, even outside of getting fresh eggs.

And the best thing? You don’t have to go through every nook, cranny, or coop to get started–all the answers you seek are inside.

In this guide, aimed at helping you raise chickens in your backyard, you will discover:

  • A simple, easy-to-follow seven-step plan to raise healthy chickens that produce high-quality eggs
  • Preparations, preparations! Dive head-first into the important zoning laws and city codes in a digestible format, perfect for beginners
  • The flock-raising encyclopedia–find answers to your most pressing questions (including space requirements and the initial costs of starting a flock)
  • The ultimate chicken breed buying guide–get an in-depth understanding of the 11 best egg-laying breeds that you can raise (along with five factors to consider to help you make the right choice)
  • How to house your chickens the right way–tick off the most important chicken-coop requirements as you discover how to create the perfect home for your flock
  • The art of raising healthy chickens–master the basics of food and water management as you provide the best nutrient-rich feed for your flock
  • The big and small of eggs–discover the essentials for collecting, cleaning, and storing eggs
  • And much more

There’s nothing better than waking up every morning to collect that fresh batch of eggs and gobble them for breakfast.

And if you’re still not convinced, don’t forget that your surplus eggs can be sold for profit!

So, are you ready to crack on with this eggs-quisite way of sustainable living?

You’re just seven steps away from raising healthy chickens!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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"The Starter Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens" is a must-have for anyone considering embarking on the rewarding adventure of chicken keeping. This comprehensive book provides everything beginners need to know, from selecting the perfect breed to caring for their feathered friends. With clear, concise instructions and helpful tips, the author guides readers through the process of creating a happy, healthy flock. Whether you're interested in fresh eggs, sustainable living, or simply enjoying the company of these charming creatures, this book is your essential companion on the journey to backyard chicken ownership.

Start Your Backyard Chicken Journey!

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If you're even thinking about raising chickens, this book is for you. It contains very well explained steps on how to do so and it's a complete guide on everything you need to know from the best store to buy your chickens from all the way to producing the best eggs.

Great Advice from Someone with Experience

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This is a well written book and the narrator does a great job. I like that she goes over the cost involved in raising chickens. The detailed information that the author provides on what to feed the chicks, how to feed them less expensively is very much appreciated.

My favorite section was the flock-raising encyclopedia. This book provides everything for someone just starting out with chickens. If you’ve always wanted to gather your own eggs, this is the book for you!

Exactly what I needed!

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This book offers an enlightening journey into the world of backyard chicken keeping. It focuses on simple steps and the author skillfully guides readers through the essentials of starting their own flock. Highlighting the importance of preparation and the joys of collecting fresh eggs, this guide gives great practical advice and easy-to-understand content. It's an ideal read for those looking to embrace a bit of farm life, providing all the necessary tools to ensure a happy, healthy flock and the delightful benefit of self-sufficiency.

Raise your own feathered friends!

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Wow, this book covered everything you could possibly think of, from the size of the chicken coop you'll need, what breed you may want, type of feed, predators etc. etc. This audiobook is whole and complete. Easy to listen to and even talks about chicken behavior, pecking order and how chickens express themselves. Amazing! If you're considering getting chickens this book is indispensable! Highly recommend!

Want to raise chickens? This book has it all!

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