If you have a chicken, or are thinking about getting one, you probably have many questions:
* What type of chicken should I raise?
* Where will I keep my chickens?
* How can I help my chickens stay healthy?
* How do I raise chickens to get the best eggs?
* What should I feed my chickens?
Your Chickens tells you nearly everything that you will need to know, including information on choosing, purchasing, raising, and showing all types of chickens. Whether you want to raise chickens for fun or to make money, Gail Damerow gives you her friendly and wise advice on the subject. You will also find important charts and checklists, so you know just what you should do and when you should do it to take the very best care of your chickens.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5 Up-Two definitive guides, written with inexperienced youth in mind. However, the information is so complete that even an expert farmer might find these titles useful as a refresher course. Each book covers breeds, housing, economics, and maintenance and management. All scientific terms are defined in the glossary in addition to the text. The pages are divided into areas of text and definitions or other boxed information. Illustrations consist of black-and-white photos and pen-and-ink drawings. A list of helpful sources is included in each book. Definite purchases for areas in which there are active 4-Hers and FFA members.
Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Our friendly and encouraging children's animal reference series features information on selection, housing, behavior, feeding, health, and showing in mature yet easy-to-understand language, for ages 9 and up.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 156 pages
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 9, 1993)
What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?
49% buy Your Chickens
23% buy Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens: Care / Feeding / Facilities
15% buy The Chicken Health Handbook
7% buy Chickens In Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide
This book is easy to read. I thought it was helpful even for the adult beginner. A great book for a child/parent project, 4-H or school raising chicks. 4 stars because I had to explain many of the words used to my child.
