01263cam a2200241 4500 75048008 TxAuBib 20110502120000.0 110502s2010||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781435117679 1435117670 (OCoLC)733794555 TxAuBib Faber, Lee. Beginner's guide to chickens : a touch of the good life / Lee Faber. New York : Metro Books, 2010. 160 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. This handy manual tells you everything you need to get started and rear chickens successfully. All the most important considerations when keeping poultry are covered, including: A guide to the different breeds that are available, and how to choose the right one for your needs. Practical advice on raising chicks and how to create the right environment for roosting and nesting. How to keep your chickens safe and clean, with guidance on handling, feeding and watering, and recipes for different feed mixes and supplements. It also includes a collection of recipes for classic egg and chicken dishes. 20110502. Chickens. Eggs. TXMOO