Raising Backyard Chickens From Eggs To Egg Layers - Paperback

by Katherine Hupp (Author)

Raising Backyard Chickens From Eggs to Egg Layers was written to share more than 30 years experience raising and caring for a flock of backyard chickens. This book covers all the aspects of chicken raising one needs to have a happy flock of their own, whether they are starting out with full grown chickens, day-old chicks, or hatching chickens in an incubator. Chapters cover the following information: Planning a Chicken Coop, Choosing a Breed, Breeds of Chickens (covers varieties of white, brown and blue egg laying breeds as well as dual purpose and meat producing breeds of chickens), Feed, Water & Supplies, Acquiring Chickens, Acquiring Eggs for Hatching, Hatching Eggs in an Incubator, Caring for Chicks in a Brooder, Preparing the Coop for Move In Day, and Chicken Mites and Lice. As the title suggests, the book covers all aspects of chickens from eggs to egg layers.

Author Biography

Katherine Hupp is a native of West Virginia and lives in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with her husband of 35 years. They have one fine son and two terrific grandsons. She is a wife, mother and grandmother and enjoys living in the country. She spends much of her time gardening, cooking, canning and raising animals. Her hobbies include reading, writing, crocheting, beading, stained glass and woodworking.