
Raising Chickens for Beginners
The Complete Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens - Quality Eggs, Safe, Healthy and Smell-Free Coop
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O. Banks
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How to raise chickens like a pro - even if you have zero experience with animals!
Have you been toying with the idea of becoming more self-sustainable?
Are you exploring the option of raising chickens?
Do you have absolutely no idea where to start?
Then you’ve come to the right place!
Doing anything for the first time can be intimidating - and the stakes are even higher when your new hobby involves being responsible for something that’s, well, alive.
What’s more, the increasing popularity of self-sustainability practices has led to a plethora of information being available online, much of it completely unreliable and sometimes straight out dangerous.
But with decades of poultry growing experience under his belt, and a strong dedication to helping newbies master the techniques, knowledge, and tools they need to become pros in no time, Otis Banks is here to help.
Under his guidance, raising chickens will not only become uncomplicated, but also a complete joy.
And it’s not just about the delicious eggs you’ll be able to enjoy each morning.
You’ll soon find yourself developing a rapport with these delightful birds, and you’ll be amazed at how raising them will transform your life.
Spending time with them after work will help you immediately relax and refocus on what truly matters in life.
And if you have young kids, you’ll marvel at the beautiful relationships they’ll develop with their feathered friends - and at how much they will learn from them.
In Raising Chickens for Beginners, here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover:
- Five-plus scenarios you absolutely need to prepare yourself for - and how
- A list of all the precautions you need to take before you embark on your exciting adventure, including the laws you need to consider
- How to prepare for your flock’s arrival, and which breeds are best for beginners
- How to choose the perfect feed for your flock, and how to tell how much you need to feed them and when
- Common chicken health problems you need to be aware of, including signs, causes, homemade treatments, and advice on when to seek veterinary help
- Why eggs sometimes...disappear - and what you can do about it
- Everything you need to know to stay on top of litter management, including how to maintain a coop that’s nasty-smell free
- How timing your egg collection can literally make or break your eggs
- Tips to keep your chickens warm in the winter and cool in the summer
- Six reasons why hens may not lay eggs - and what you can do to help them
And much more!
Written with a complete beginner in mind, this easy-to-understand guide will give you the confidence you need to expertly navigate this amazing and unimaginably rewarding world.
Accompanying you every step of the way, Otis Banks will help you discover the joys of raising chickens and help you go from an anxious beginner to a seasoned pro, before you even realize it.
If you want to become an expert chicken keeper in no time, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2021 O. Banks (P)2021 O. BanksListeners also enjoyed...
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Raising chickens in your backyard introduces you to a new lifestyle—a sustainable way of living without having to rely on commercial produce. It is also a wholesome family activity. So If you want a hassle-free way to raise chickens in your backyard, then you should listen to this audiobook!
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A must have in your library!
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Everything you need to know!
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