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The Right Way to Keep Chickens (Paperback)

by Virginia Shirt (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Elliot Right Way Books (1 April 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0716030187
  • ISBN-13: 978-0716030188
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.2 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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For generations, people in the countryside have kept chickens, mainly for the eggs. Now, more and more people, in town as well as countryside, are enjoying the pleasure of keeping hens in the garden and reaping the reward of those freshly-laid eggs every day. Virginia Shirt has lived with chickens for over 15 years so her knowledge of these fascinating birds is conditioned by practical experience. Her book is a revelation to every aspiring enthusiast. Concentrating initially on the very first steps, like choosing the correct spot in the garden for the coop, the book goes on to deal with feeding and rearing chicks and comprehensively covers matters relating to health and disease all aided by illustrations throughout. Her book is the essential reference tool for every chicken lover.


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For generations, people in the countryside have kept chickens,
mainly for the eggs. Now, more and more people, in town as well as
countryside, are enjoying the pleasure of keeping hens in the garden and
reaping the reward of those freshly-laid eggs every day. Virginia Shirt has
lived with chickens for over 15 years so her knowledge of these fascinating
birds is conditioned by practical experience. Her book is a revelation to
every aspiring enthusiast. Concentrating initially on the very first steps,
like choosing the correct spot in the garden for the coop, the book goes on
to deal with feeding and rearing chicks and comprehensively covers matters
relating to health and disease all aided by illustrations throughout. Her
book is the essential reference tool for every chicken lover.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A charming introduction to keeping chickens, 15 Aug 2008
By Patricia M. Langston "Pat Langson" (Ely UK) - See all my reviews
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Although I kept chickens many years ago I found this book a mine of useful information. It is charmingly written, very easy to follow, I read it at one sitting. It covers all aspects (I found the cooking and storage sections a pleasant suprise) and although some things could have been covered in slightly more detail, this information is easily found in other sources.
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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - highly recommended, 1 Nov 2007
If you are thinking about keeping chickens everything that you need to know is in this book. Absolutely excellent!!
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13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not great!, 27 Sep 2008
We were thinking of keeping 2 or 3 for the pleasure it would give us and our two children but this book has put us off the idea completely...

At times confusingly written with far too many negative aspects described in detail and not enough positives.

Some might say the writing is 'charming' but, as a beginner, I needed to know detail which either isn't in this book or is made confusing by the writing.
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4.0 out of 5 stars chicken book
Quite an indepth book with a lot of good information about keeping your own chickens, would recommend.
Published 16 days ago by pipkins

4.0 out of 5 stars just what I wanted
This book was just what I wanted-especially about how you don't have to buy an expensive Hen house.Thanks
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Right Way to Keep Chickens
Very informative book, great for a beginner like me. What more can I say?
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great Starter Book for New Chicken Owners
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for beginners, everything you need to know
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5.0 out of 5 stars the right way to keep chickens
too early to say whether this book is any good as I only got my birds on friday!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great little book for a starter
This is a good starter book with lots of detail. It is written by someone who has kept chickens for years so has some good tips.
Published 4 months ago by G. J. Mayer

5.0 out of 5 stars thankyou to the author of this lovely little book
I read the book and ventured out into the world of chickens. I keep my little chicken book on the kitchen table and refer to it daily. I consider it as my little bible. Read more
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