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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Why Raise Chickens? Benefits of Raising Chickens Overview of the Book Chapter 2: Getting Started Deciding to Raise Chickens Selecting the Right Breed Legal Considerations Building or Buying a Coop Necessary Supplies and Equipment Chapter 3: Building Your Chicken Coop(s) Chicken Coop for 5 Chickens Chicken Coop for 10 Chickens Chicken Coop for 25 Chickens Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Chickens Setting Up the Coop Creating a Safe Environment Feeding and Watering Systems Bedding and Nesting Materials Chapter 5: Choosing and Acquiring Chickens Where to Buy Chickens Understanding Chick Terminology What to Look for in Healthy Chickens Transporting Chickens Chapter 6: Caring for Chicks The Brooding Period Feeding and Nutrition for Chicks Health and Wellness Socializing Chicks Chapter 7: Daily Care and Maintenance Daily Routines Feeding and Nutrition for Adult Chickens Watering Systems and Hydration Cleaning the Coop Chapter 8: Health and Wellness Common Chicken Diseases Preventative Measures Vaccinations Identifying and Treating Illnesses Chapter 9: Egg Production Understanding Egg Laying Maximizing Egg Production Collecting and Storing Eggs Troubleshooting Egg Issues Chapter 10: Breeding Chickens Selecting Breeding Pairs Incubation Methods Caring for Hatching Eggs Raising Baby Chicks Chapter 11: Advanced Chicken Care Handling Molting Integrating New Chickens into Your Flock Managing Behavioral Issues Preparing for Seasonal Changes Chapter 12: Sustainable Practices Organic and Free-Range Chicken Keeping Composting Chicken Manure Using Chickens for Pest Control Sustainable Feeding Practices Chapter 13: Butchering and Processing Deciding to Butcher Humane Methods Processing the Meat Storing and Cooking Chicken Chapter 14: Resources and Further Reading Books Websites Community Groups Government Resources Chapter 15: Conclusion Summarizing the Journey Encouragement for Future Chicken Keepers Final Thoughts

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