Great starter book
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Very helpful book if you're thinking of keeping chooks in your back garden, all basic information you'll need, I found though that a lot of space was given over to the different breeds which could have been used for more details on looking after chickens, but would recommend it to anyone.
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A great book & British too!
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There are a lot of great books out there for beginners, but most of them are American, so the resources pages are not helpful to those of us starting out in the UK.
This book is published by Broad Leys, who are a small independent British publishers specialising in books for smallholders, homesteaders, poultry keepers and organic gardeners.
Exactly what I was looking for!
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Great book for the first timer
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This has been an excellent book for me, as starting out with a few chickens i was looking for a book that could guide me, not overwhelm me, and i found it. It's got enough information to be helpful, but not overwhelming. Sections covering Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Rearing Chicks, Illness etc and many more interesting things too... Recommend for the first timer...
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Perfect for Beginners
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As someone who has just started on the path of keeping a few chickens in a normal domestic garden setting, I found this a really useful book. The writing is easy for the beginner to follow, and there are many useful touches - such as the list of suppliers of equipment, feed, housing etc in the back - which as a beginner will be invaluable. Well illustrated, and excellent value - this book will encourage and motivate you while making you aware and helping with most potential problems new keepers will come across. Recommended!
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The perfect start
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I searched long & hard for the real beginners book on chickens. The problem with some is that they focused too much on larger flocks and the problem with others is that they were so dated & old-fashioned. "Starting with Chickens" by Katie Thear is perfect for those looking to start keeping chickens as pets or as a handy supplier of fresh eggs. It gave me all of the essential information concerning housing, choosing the breed, feeding and looking after the birds I cannot vouch for the usefulness of this book for a more experienced chicken keeper, but for a complete novice like myself, it is fantastic.
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