The backyard chicken keeper's bible : discover chicken breeds, behavior, coops, eggs, and more / [written by Jessica Ford, Sonya Patel Ellis, and Rachel Federman ; original illustrations by Lynn Hatzius.
Statement of responsibility from colophon. Includes bibliographic resources (pages 401-403) and index.
Summary:
"Engagingly written, informative, and packed with color photographs, The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible pairs a sumptuous aesthetic with advice on identifying a broad range of chicken breeds and selecting the right ones for you, as well as discovering more about the evolution, history, and art of chickens of the world. With detailed visuals of the top backyard chicken breeds-- as well as notable chickens and keepers around the world and throughout history-- readers will discover more about starting and caring for their own home flock, plus the best equipment and resources to keep them happy and thriving, how to create chicken-friendly gardens, coops, and runs, and how to become better animal advocates."--back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.