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Backyard chickens for beginners, getting the best chickens, choosing coops, feeding and care, and beating city chicken laws, by R.J. Ruppenthal, Attorney/Professor/Garden Writer

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Backyard chickens for beginners, getting the best chickens, choosing coops, feeding and care, and beating city chicken laws, by R.J. Ruppenthal, Attorney/Professor/Garden Writer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

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illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Backyard chickens for beginners

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

841378611

Responsibility statement

by R.J. Ruppenthal, Attorney/Professor/Garden Writer

Sub title

getting the best chickens, choosing coops, feeding and care, and beating city chicken laws

Summary

Valuable, short guide for beginners on how to start a backyard mini-flock of 2-4 chickens and get fresh eggs every day. Written by the author of the best-selling Fresh Food From Small Spaces book, and a former columnist for Urban Farm magazine

Table Of Contents

Fresh eggs every day -- How much space do you need? -- Building or buying a coop -- Feeders, waterers, nesting boxes, and roosts -- Getting chicks or chickens -- Feeding your chickens --Tips for cold climates -- Health and safety -- Dealing with neighbors, city chicken laws, and other challenges -- Resources: everything you need!

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