STARTING WITH CHICKENS A BEGINNERS GUIDE
BY
KATIE THEAR

This book is one of the best sellers for the enthusiast who is interested in chickens.

How often have you thought that it would be nice to have a few chickens in the garden? Their needs are modest and they give a lot of pleasure and interest in return, not to mention the bonus of newly laid eggs!

This books provides invaluable help, from choosing a house and run to selecting, buying and caring for hens and hatching eggs.
It covers feeding, breeding and seasonal management, as well as dealing with problems should they occur. Written in a clear and concise way, it is an ideal introduction to keeping chickens.
Katie Thear was for many years the co-publisher and editor of the monthly magazine Country Smallholding to which she is still a regular contributor. A life-long poultry keeper, she is the author of many books on poultry, livestock and smallholdings, and gives talks to a wide range of audiences.

Many photographs of the different breeds are included in the book.