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Keeping Chickens: The Essential Guide to Enjoying and Getting the Best from Chickens (Paperback)

by Jeremy Hobson (Author), Celia Lewis (Author)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: David & Charles; illustrated edition edition (27 April 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0715325671
ISBN-13: 978-0715325674
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 21.3 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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From Cotswold Life. This is an excellent introduction to chicken rearing. Even if you do not know your bantams from your Brahmas, keep this to hand, will turn you into an egghead in no time.This is an excellent present for anyone wanting to be at the top of the pecking order and being able to have fresh eggs every day. --Cotswold Life

From Permaculture Issue 52. This book is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide for anyone thinking about keeping chickens. --Permaculture Issue 52

From Shooting Times & Country Magazine . You can t make an omelette without breaking some eggs. Nor, indeed can you enjoy a delicious roast chicken without wringing a few necks. You d be foolish to try either without first consulting Keeping Chickens, however, which is as invaluable a guide for the small flock aficionado as you re likely to find A perfect introduction to the delights of keeping chickens, no one investing in this easy-to-read book should have any fears about what they are getting themselves into. No guarantees ig you happen to be alektorphobic, though. --Shooting Times & Country Magazine

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This is a solid, practical, everything-you-need-to-know guide to keeping chickens for people who are as interested in them as pets as they are in eggs and other poultry produce. It reveals how, as well as being useful, chickens are interesting and colourful characters that can enliven any garden. They become very tame and make good companions. It includes chapters on using feathers and eggs in art and craft projects, as well as delicious egg recipes. It fuses contemporary design, imaginative and appealing images and lively, authoritative text to ensure the widest possible interest.

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but could do better., 9 April 2008

By	Koojie Bear (Hampshire England) - See all my reviews

Nice book with lots of photos. Unfortunately the much of the information with regard to photos did not mention the breed of birds shown. I would have liked to have more detail in the captions. Some of the specific breeds mentioned had no photo at all. I wasn't interested in the chapter on crafts.
My husband preferred this book to "The Right Way to Keep Chickens" by Virginia Shirt because it was easier to absorb and photo's are much better than drawings. He said it was a good book, I am hard to please!

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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a picture book -- gave me all I needed to keep chix in the garden, 8 Sep 2007

By	Dendera (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I was so much more impressed by this book than I thought I would be. I got it as a nice coffee table book, but found out that it is loaded with all the information needed to keep a healthy, happy flock in your garden, whether as pets and enjoyment or for profit.... and gorgeous photos!!

It has a transcontinental flavour (I don't know if the authors are American or British, but the spelling is British and lists of suppliers are provided for both UK & US, etc.) and offers history, breed advice, a very good amount of health and hygiene information, as well as tips on housing and guidelines for feeding, and information on culling and cooking too. Everything you need to make the choice whether or not to have chickens is here -- and I will stress again how lovely the photos are.

Would make a perfect gift for someone you know who is thinking about it and wants some more information and advice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clucking Eggcellent, 21 Jan 2009

By	Foxylock (Ireland) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I loved this book, it's informative and while conveying the seriousness of caring for stock there's also the fun element which in my view is very important. All the main aspects are covered from housing and cleaning to feeding and breeding and although rich in information its presented in a manner that will not intimidate the novice. The photographs are spectacular and a quick flick through is enough to produce a smile or two ( I didn't realise it possible to have warm and fuzzy feelings about chickens, must watch that !!)

On a more sombre note, I have found myself on a quest to convince the wife of the benefits of chicken rearing and although my chances looked bleak for quite some time I think this book may tip the odds in my favour !!

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3.0 out of 5 stars keeping chickens:The essential guide to enjoying and getting the best from chickens
This book had a few tips but not that many. I did like the crafts section at the back, some good ideas there.

Published 11 days ago by jomeena

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping chickens
The book arrived in a few days and in great condition. It is a must read for anyone buying ex-batts who has no poultry keeping experience, like me. Read more

Published 13 days ago by Mrs. D. Wallington

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Pictures, great breed descriptions, love this book!
i wouldn't say I was a complete novice chicken keeper but I was looking for a book that had a good range of breed descriptions and was really pleasantly surprised at this book,... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Lincoln Reviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Eggselent
I was given this as a present and am really pleased by it. The authors' passion for the subject, and the very thorough information, has certainly given me the confidence to start... Read more

Published 4 months ago by James Bury

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping Chickens a Lovely beginners book!
I warmly recomend Keeping Chickens,it was a lovely illustrated book, with the different breeds and starter information with what to think about and breed background given... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Katarina Francis

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This book is very good for beginners only one comment I thought it was going to be a little more in depth but the book was enjoyable overall

Published 6 months ago by Alexandra Stewart

4.0 out of 5 stars keeping chickens good book
Knowing nothing about keeping chickens, I chose this book as it looked comprehensive.It is a lovely book and gave me the confidence to get my first 4 chooks, most things are... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Aa Morgan

2.0 out of 5 stars OK as a starting point
This book is very good with basic advice and then also with advanced advice but lacks certain important information in between so I find myself looking for another book with that... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Gloworm

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping Chickens
A fabulous book for my 10 year olds birthday to go with the hen pen and chickens.

Very informative on a wide range of topics about keeping chickens but also includes... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Mrs. L. M. Eadon

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