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    Backyard Chickens: Join the Fun of Raising Chickens, Coop Building and Eating Fresh Eggs (Hint: Keep Your Girls Happy!
    Backyard Chickens: Join the Fun of Raising Chickens, Coop Building and Eating Fresh Eggs (Hint: Keep Your Girls Happy!
    Backyard Chickens: Join the Fun of Raising Chickens, Coop Building and Eating Fresh Eggs (Hint: Keep Your Girls Happy!
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    Backyard Chickens: Join the Fun of Raising Chickens, Coop Building and Eating Fresh Eggs (Hint: Keep Your Girls Happy!

    By Rhea Margrave

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    Learn why cool people like Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts and Tom Brady all keep chickens as pets!

    How would you like to have an omelette made with fresh eggs every morning?

    By keeping chickens in your backyard that dream can become reality. Raising backyard chickens is taking the world by storm. And rightfully so!

    These girls are really amazing. They require only the minimum in terms of food and care, yet they give back so much. Backyard chickens are so intelligent and all-round that it really is just a matter of time before one of them wakes up and decides to take over the world. So join the fun of raising backyard chickens NOW, before it is too late!

    Jokes aside, backyard farming is truly great. Not only do these free range chickens produce a steady daily supply of fresh eggs, no, they also love to help you out with your leftovers and they are excellent pest deterrents!

    One thing that few ever think of is how stress just evaporates in the presence of a healthy chicken flock. Sitting in your backyard and hearing the chickens talk to each other: it is so relaxing after a day at work! Caring for free chickens might just be the best way to recover from a burn-out. They have a soft clucking sound as they go about their business. It is quite soothing to the soul, and if you don't watch out, it can put you right to sleep in that garden swing.

    With this book, you will learn everything you need to know to become the diy backyard homestead master of free range chicken gardens.

    Hmm, wait, that wouldn't sound too cool on birthday parties.

    But imagine this: how would you like to open your wallet to hand out a business card that has 'backyard chicken farmer' written on it? Now that's something!

    Here Is A Preview Of What You Will Learn:

    • The benefits of keeping chickens in your backyard

    • How to select the right chicken breed

    • How to build a chicken coop (or should you buy one?)

    • What to feed your chickens

    • How to keep your girls safe from predators

    • How to prevent chicken diseases and keep your flock healthy

    • How to incubate chicken eggs

    • Dealing with city laws and hesitating neighbors (tip: give them free eggs!)

    Sound good? Then let's get started! Your life is about to change...

    ==> ACT NOW! Scroll up now and click the 'buy' button to get your copy today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRhea Margrave
    Release dateMay 4, 2018
    ISBN9781386740216
    Backyard Chickens: Join the Fun of Raising Chickens, Coop Building and Eating Fresh Eggs (Hint: Keep Your Girls Happy!

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      Backyard Chickens - Rhea Margrave

      BACKYARD CHICKENS

      Join the Fun of Raising Chickens, Coop Building and Eating Fresh Eggs (Hint: Keep Your Girls Happy!)

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      © Copyright 2017 by Rhea Margrave – All rights reserved.

      In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited and any storage of this document is not allowed unless with written permission from the publisher.

      The information provided herein is stated to be truthful and consistent, in that any liability, in terms of inattention or otherwise, by any usage or abuse of any policies, processes, or directions contained within is the solitary and utter responsibility of the recipient reader. Under no circumstances will any legal responsibility or blame be held against the author for any reparation, damages, or monetary loss due to the information herein, either directly or indirectly.

      The information herein is offered for informational purposes solely, and is universal as so. The presentation of the information is without contract or any type of guarantee assurance.

      Medical Disclaimer: The ideas and suggestions contained in this book are not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision.

      Legal Disclaimer: all photos used in this book are either owned by the author, licensed for commercial use to the author, or in the public domain.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 – Why Keep Chickens in Your Backyard?

      Raising Chickens Is Cheaper Than You May Think

      Fresh Eggs. Every Day!

      Chickens are Intelligent and Caring

      Hanging Out With Your Chickens Helps Reduce Stress

      Free Manure

      Chickens are a Great Pest Deterrent

      Chickens Help You Dispose of Your Leftovers

      Chapter 2: How to Select the Right Chicken Breed

      Show Chickens

      Dual Purpose Chickens

      Egg Producers

      Meat Chickens

      Space and Size

      Colored Eggs

      Plumage

      Climate

      Chapter 3: Should You Build a Coop, or Buy One?

      Decide How Many Chickens You Want to Keep

      Size Does Matter

      DIY vs. Pre-Made Coop

      Chapter 4: What Will We Feed Them?

      How Much Will My Chickens Eat?

      Food Management

      Growing Ration

      How to Feed Your Birds on Range

      Set a Good Table for Your Layers

      Give Them Fresh and Clean Water, Always

      Chapter 5: How to Keep Your Chickens Healthy

      Avian Influenza

      How to Prevent Infection

      Is my Chicken Sick? – Signs and Symptoms of Disease

      How to Check for Parasites

      Chapter 6: How to Keep Your Chickens Safe

      Your Chicken Coop: McDonald’s for Predators

      Chicken Snakes

      Possums

      Owls

      Red Tail Hawks

      Rats

      Weasels

      Coyotes

      Bobcats

      Raccoons

      Foxes

      Dogs

      How to Identify the Predator

      How to Keep Your Flock Safe From Predators

      Chapter 7: Incubating and Hatching Chicks

      The Nanny Method

      Artificial Incubation

      Chapter 8: Challenges: Neighbors and The Laws

      United States

      Australia

      Canada

      United Kingdom

      Rest of Europe

      Chapter 9: A Few Last Tips

      Giving Your Chickens Greens Year-Round

      Put on Aprons to Stop Picking

      How to Prevent Water From Freezing in the Bowl

      Dealing with Roosters

      A Final Thought on Predators

      Conclusion

      Introduction

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      Thank you for taking the time to buy this book: ‘Backyard Chickens for Beginners: Join the Fun of Raising Chickens, Coop Building and Delicious Fresh Eggs (Hint: Keep Your Girls Happy!).’

      This book covers the topic of raising chickens in your backyard, and will teach you the steps you need to take to be successful and keep your girls happy.

      At the completion of this book you will have a good understanding of:

      ●  what kind of chickens you want to keep in your backyard

      ●  what kind of coop you will need and how you will need to furnish it

      ●  how to increase your flock

      ●  how to feed them

      ●  how to protect them from predators, and

      ●  things to do in the extreme heat and cold to make the chickens more comfortable and less stressed.

      The first benefit you will think of is that you will have a fresh supply of eggs. But chickens are also famous for getting rid of all kinds of bugs and pests. They are very helpful like that. Any weeds you pull out of your garden or around your flowers, they will be happy to eat them for you too. By eating all the extra green garden delights, the yolks of their eggs you will find become more orange by the day.

      One thing that few ever think of is sitting in your backyard and hearing the chickens just talk to each other: it is so relaxing after a day at work! They have

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