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Description
Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens.
Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens. This trend can be in part explained by the huge demand for organic and locally produced food; after all, what could be more natural than keeping your own chickens and collecting their eggs? This beautiful and practical guide advises on all aspects of chicken keeping, from advice on the full range of breeds available, choosing and buying the right chickens for you, to feeding and naming them and finally housing and caring for them. With charming illustrations throughout, you will find all you need to start and maintain your own chicken run.
What could be more natural than keeping your own chickens and collecting their eggs? This illustrated guide advises on the aspects of chicken keeping, from advice on a range of breeds available, choosing and buying the right chickens for you, to feeding and naming them and finally housing and caring for them.
About the Author
Jane Eastoe has been a journalist and author for over 25 years. She was chief contributor to the National Trust Book of the Countryside and is author of Home Grown Fruit, Allotments and Britain by Bike, published by National Trust Books. She is also the author of Pavilion's bestselling Vintage Roses and Peonies.
Book Information
ISBN 9781843403586
Author Jane Eastoe
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint National Trust Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 194mm * 132mm * 13mm
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