The Joy of Keeping Chickens: The Ultimate Guide to Raising Poultry for Fun or Profit (The Joy of Series)
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Megyesi, an experienced farmer and animal expert, walks readers through the essentials of keeping chickens. Topics include the basic biology of the birds, their health, what they should eat and how to choose a breed. The book also explains what labels such as organic and free-range actually mean for those who raise poultry and for the people who buy their eggs and meat. Its many colour photographs illustrate the practices described.
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