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Chickens in Your Backyard (Paperback)

by Gail Luttmann (Author), Rick Luttmann (Author), Gail Luttmann (Author)

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Paperback: 157 pages
Publisher: Rodale Press (30 Sep 1976)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0878571256
ISBN-13: 978-0878571253
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.7 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Backyard farmers interested in having a readily available source of eggs and meat are provided with nontechnical information on housing, feeding, raising, and butchering chickens.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The epitome of chicken books for the beginner!, 8 May 1998

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This book is a must for those new to the world of backyard chicken raising.It presupposes no prior knowledge, is written in an entertaining and step-by-step style, and will have you laying eggs in days! Everything is here: From building coops to chicken behavior, it's all here. If your wondering where to start then read on....

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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible, 21 Jul 2003

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A terrible book, totally dated. Not for someone who wants eggs from happy chicken. They recommend to clip their wings and cull them when they get 'lazy laying eggs' or in other words when they are 3-4 years old. There are other dated recommendations.
I won't follow any of their advice, actually, I will get rid of the book right now.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good in parts, 25 Jul 2002

By	Owen (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

I did not find this book as useful as other people seem to have done. Although it is written in a easy going style and does seem to be aimed at beginners, I found it a bit light on some of the basic things I really wanted to know. For example, I don't know how long chickens can live for. The book is very cheery on the subject, but tells me that despite the authors efforts they don't know either. Apparently chickens never seem make it to their natural lifespan. A rough figure would have done! This is typical of what I found for many other questions too - like when do they start laying eggs, how long for, how often, etc etc. Perhaps this is specific for different breeds, but again rough figures would have been useful.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Choking the chicken.
I've found that choking the chicken is far more effective than using an axe.

Published on 3 Sep 2003 by chriss_uk1970

1.0 out of 5 stars Really dated
This book is really dated. I can't recommend it at all.
Kill your chicken with an axe, clip their wings, cull them when they get 'lazy laying eggs' or in other words older than... Read more

Published on 19 Jul 2003 by Ecky

5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to start your egg factory
Apart from being extraordinarily well written and entertaining to read, this is really the one and only book you need for setting up your backyard egg factory - outrageous value... Read more

Published on 3 Oct 2001 by O. Abend

5.0 out of 5 stars Humerous and informative
The book is quick to read, humerous and very informative. The authors view chickens as pets rather than for profit which matches my needs. Read more

Published on 24 Jul 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Very wittily written!
Apart from being very informative, this is one of the funniest books I have read for a long time. The author shows a real love of his subject and imparts his knowledge in a fresh... Read more

Published on 14 Jun 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars I'ts as good as they say
I bought this book because of the reviews. I'ts as good as they say. Everything you need to know for first time hen keepers.

Published on 19 May 2000 by C. Whitfield

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, hands-on book for beginner and hen expert.
I bought this book when I first got into hens, chicks and eggs and I can honestly say that it has been an invaluable book to have. Read more

Published on 21 Mar 2000 by liz.hudson@talk21.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Lots of great information
If you don't know anything about raising chickens for food and/or pleasure, but would like to learn, this is the book for you. Read more

Published on 24 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm heading to the feed store to buy my chicks...
Just moved to a two-acre home in Alaska, and the dirt yard reminded me of the old folks -- and their chickens -- back home. Read more

Published on 17 May 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for any beginer who wants to raise chickens
Last year I ordered this book from Amazon, and I was very pleased. If you have any interest in having a few chickens for eggs or for meat, this book is for you. Read more

Published on 6 Aug 1996

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