The Right Way to Keep Chickens

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Right Way to Keep Chickens
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Virginia Shirt
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 126
Category/GenreBirds, including cage birds, as pets
ISBN/Barcode 9780716030188
ClassificationsDewey:636.5
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Elliot Right Way Books
Publication Date 1 April 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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 fresh 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, the book goes on to deal with feeding and rearing chickens and comprehensively covers matters relating to health and disease.

Author Biography

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.