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OverviewProviding instruction for first-time chicken farmers as well as veterans looking to start up with a new breed in a new area, Backyard Farming- Raising Chickens helps ensure that you get the most out of your chickens. Including everything you need to know to keep your chickens healthy and happy, along with time-tested tips and tricks used by experts, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to raise chickens at home! The backyard homesteader's beginner-friendly guide to raising chickens-from planning and hatching to caring for your birds and enjoying their farm-fresh eggs! Discover how to care for your flock! As a comprehensive primer for first-time chicken farmers, Raising Chickens includes detailed illustrations and informative photographs to ease new homesteaders into the world of backyard chicken farming. Raising Chickens takes you from start to finish. Inside, you will- . Find the ideal breed of bird for your needs . Construct a coop to minimize your workload and maximize your enjoyment . Gather eggs for food, profit, or to hatch your own birds to grow your flock . Use the freshest eggs possible in a variety of delicious recipes . Tips and tricks from experienced farmers on avoiding common mistakes Raising Chickens is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers and homesteaders looking to make a return to a healthier, happier way of life-and it starts right in your own backyard. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kim PezzaPublisher: Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Imprint: Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 20.70cm Weight: 0.147kg ISBN: 9781578264445ISBN 10: 1578264448 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 28 May 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPrologue: Encounters with Bones and Death 1. The Origins of Wendake 2. Catholicism and Colonization 3. First Encounters 4. The Feast of the Dead 5. Epidemic Tensions 6. Conversion and Conflict 7. Destruction Epilogue: Bones of Contention, Bones of Consolation Acknowledgments Notes Suggested Further Reading IndexReviewsAuthor InformationKim Pezza grew up among orchards and dairy and beef farms having lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes region. She has raised pigs, poultry and game birds, rabbits and goats, and is experienced in growing herbs and vegetables. In her spare time, Kim also teaches workshops in a variety of areas, from art and simple computers for seniors, to making herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new techniques and skills and is currently looking to turn her grandparents' 1800s farm into a small, working homestead. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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