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Choosing and Raising Chickens
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Table of Contents

Introduction; How to use this book; Anatomy of chicken; Things to consider; Breeds (each breed will have a key demonstrating its characteristics); Soft feather heavy/light hard feather; Bantam; Purpose: layer, table or game; Egg laying; Ease of keeping; Sociability; Hybrids; Rescue chickens; Cock crowing competition; Housing and cleaning; Buying; Feeding; Breeding; Eggs; Health and Welfare; Chicken selector; Index.

About the Author

Jeremy Hobson is a countryside consultant and a regular contributor to a number of country magazines and has kept chickens for most of his life, winning several major poultry prizes. This is his sixth book for David & Charles. Celia Lewis is an artist/craftsperson with a special interest in hens.

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""Essential, practical information..."" ""...this book a must-have for anyone interested in keeping chickens."" -Cotswold Life "this book is a great place for novices to start and also suitable for experienced chicken keepers". -Country & Border Life "combines detailed information ... easy to follow advice ... Essential, practical infomration ... a must-have for anyone interested in keeping chickens" -Cotswold Life

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