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by Roselee Horsch (Author)
Healthy hens are happy hens and happy hens, well, they're just great fun! Having a small backyard flock of chickens can bring much joy into your life. Chickens are delightful creatures who will entertain you with their antics and endear themselves to you. They're easy to care for and by spending a little time each day tending to their needs and taking stock of your flock, you will be rewarded with some fine feathery friends.
This book offers practical advice for raising healthy hens right from the start. The key is to combine good nutrition with environmental protections which grow strong, thriving chicks. Chickens will carry these benefits throughout their laying career giving you the highest quality eggs. If you can learn to provide the right kind of diet and living conditions, your hens will be healthy and your eggs will be both nutritious and delicious. Here's are just a few of the things you'll learn from this guide:
- Two styles of brooder to start your chicks right
- Seed mixes to grow for increased hen health
- What to do if your chicks get sick
- The best supplements for chickens
- How to grow green foods for healthier hens tastier eggs
