This book, the latest innovative Haynes Manual, will provide a complete and easy-to-understand reference for the growing band of people wishing to keep their own chickens for both food and pleasure. Pitched at the novice but also containing plenty to interest the experienced chicken-keeper, the book will contain no-nonsense advice, tips, facts and step-by step sequences, as well as plenty of relevant photographs and diagrams. As more people keep chickens nowadays than at any time since the Second World War, this book is a timely addition to the Haynes range. 'a superb book' Keep Chickens

About the Author

Laurence Beeken has kept poultry for 20 years both as a back-garden hobby and for exhibition, showing at National level. He has contributed to Kitchen Garden magazine, providing articles and pictures covering all aspects of poultry-keeping, from egg to plate. He lives near Spalding, Lincolnshire.

Reviews

'a complete and easy-to-follow reference for the novice.' Practical Poultry

'In typical Haynes style, this 192-page hardback provides a complete and easy-to-follow reference for the novice poultry keeper.' Practical Poultry

'a superb book' Keep Chickens
'a good, easy-to-understand reference manual for the novice, as well as having plenty to interest more experienced keepers.' Kitchen Garden

'eminently readable and full of practical advice.' Your Chickens

'a complete and easy-to-follow reference for the novice' Practical Poultry

Book Information
ISBN 9781844257294
Author Laurence Beeken
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Publisher Haynes Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 854g
Dimensions(mm) 270mm * 210mm * 20mm