Hobson, J. C. Jeremy.

Keeping chickens : getting the best from your chickens / Jeremy Hobson and Celia Lewis. - Rev. ed. - Newton Abbot : David & Charles, 2010. - 175 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Previous ed.: 2007. Includes index.

Introduction -- Understanding chickens -- What to consider -- Choosing the breed -- Breeds -- Where & when to get your chickens -- Housing & cleaning -- Feeding chickens -- Breeding chickens -- All about eggs -- Health & care -- Showing.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of chickens and offers practical advice on everything from egg-laying and maintaining a healthy hen house to egg incubation and healthcare.

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Chickens.

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