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Starting with Chickens (Starting with ...) (Paperback)

by Katie Thear (Author)

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Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Broad Leys Publishing Limited (April 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0906137276
ISBN-13: 978-0906137277
Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.5 x 0.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect start, 18 Aug 2003

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I searched long & hard for the real beginners book on chickens. The problem with some is that they focused too much on larger flocks and the problem with others is that they were so dated & old-fashioned.

"Starting with Chickens" by Katie Thear is perfect for those looking to start keeping chickens as pets or as a handy supplier of fresh eggs. It gave me all of the essential information concerning housing, choosing the breed, feeding and looking after the birds

I cannot vouch for the usefulness of this book for a more experienced chicken keeper, but for a complete novice like myself, it is fantastic.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Beginners, 12 Mar 2004

By	Andrew of Surrey "andrewofsurrey" (Surrey, England) - See all my reviews

As someone who has just started on the path of keeping a few chickens in a normal domestic garden setting, I found this a really useful book. The writing is easy for the beginner to follow, and there are many useful touches - such as the list of suppliers of equipment, feed, housing etc in the back - which as a beginner will be invaluable.

Well illustrated, and excellent value - this book will encourage and motivate you while making you aware and helping with most potential problems new keepers will come across.

Recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the first timer, 12 Jul 2005

By	Mrs. K. Brookbank "viciouslittlething" (Mendip, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This has been an excellent book for me, as starting out with a few chickens i was looking for a book that could guide me, not overwhelm me, and i found it. It's got enough information to be helpful, but not overwhelming. Sections covering Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Rearing Chicks, Illness etc and many more interesting things too...

Recommend for the first timer...

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginners Guide
Our two 'rescue chickens' arrived and it was reminiscent of our early days with the children - book in hand standing by the new arrivals. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Starting with Chickens by Katie Thear
As a complete beginner to the art of keeping chickens I found this book informative and interesting. It helped me decide that I do want to give it a go. Read more

Published 15 days ago by Ms. Sue Bennett

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for starting out
Good basic information for starting out with chickens. I am keeping it because it has some good reference points about illness and diseases and mites and stuff.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad!
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