Backyard Chickens
How to raise chickens in your own backyard for self-sufficiency and extra income.
$2.99
Take control of your food supply and embrace self-sufficiency with Backyard Chickens. This 38-page practical guide walks you through everything you need to know about raising chickens at home — whether for eggs, meat, companionship, or even extra income.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Choosing Your Purpose: Broilers for meat, layers for eggs, or chickens as pets and show birds
Free-Range vs. Free-Run: How to give your flock the space and care they need to thrive
Flock Continuity: Understanding the pecking order and keeping harmony among your birds
Daily Care & Maintenance: Feeding, watering, waste management, and disease prevention
Income Opportunities: Selling eggs, meat, stock, or fertilizer to turn your flock into profit
Family Benefits: Why chickens make great companions and can teach kids responsibility
Now refreshed with updated statistics and streamlined language, this edition is clearer, more timeless, and ready for modern backyard farmers.
Practical. Profitable. Family-friendly.