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Chickens & Poultry Books

Chickens Poultry KeepingAlthough our own book on keeping chickens & poultry is popular and well spoken of, it’s always helpful to get another opinion so these our our recommendations.

Our own book was written basically for the novice keeping poultry in the back garden either as pets or livestock, but if you want to go in for showing poultry or a larger flock then a specialist book is a worthwhile investment.

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Books we Recommend on Keeping Chickens & Poultry

Chicken Breeds and Care - Mini Encyclopedia by Frances Bassom

Chicken Breeds and Care - Mini Encyclopedia by Frances Bassom

This is one of my most trusted poultry books. It is so detailed about breeds, general care, and illness; and I would consider it an essential for those who are thinking about keeping a flock. I have on many occasions referred to it when one of the flock...
Chickens: The Essential Guide by Suzie Baldwin

Chickens: The Essential Guide by Suzie Baldwin

A good buy for the total novice. This book takes you through initial considerations such as space, housing, runs or free ranging, whether to hatch or buy at point of lay, keeping a cockerel, and many other first time owner questions. There is a good...
Cluck: A Book of Happiness for Chicken Lovers

Cluck: A Book of Happiness for Chicken Lovers

To be honest, this isn't a book I'd buy for myself but I'd buy it as a present for any chicken mad friend. And I'd be very happy to receive it as a gift. It's a delight for those who love our feathered friends. It's a coffee table book, but don't...
Starting with Chickens by Katie Thear

Starting with Chickens by Katie Thear

The bestselling guide for those new to keeping hens at home Comprehensive help for all those who wish to keep chickens on a small scale. It covers everything from choosing a house to selecting, buying and caring for hens. Over 90 breeds are illustrated,...
Starting with Geese by Katie Thear

Starting with Geese by Katie Thear

A guide to keeping domestic breeds of geese and ornamental geese on a small or commercial scale. Housing, pasture and water access, feeding, care and management, breeding, selling and showing. All the domestic breeds and a selection of ornamentals shown...
Starting with Turkeys by Katie Thear

Starting with Turkeys by Katie Thear

The ideal introduction to keeping turkeys! This is a well illustrated and readable book covering all aspects of keeping, breeding, raising and showing turkeys on a small scale. Great for those thinking about rearing for the table, but also of use for...
Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks by Dave Holderread

Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks by Dave Holderread

The Duck bible! By far the best book out there if you are thinking about keeping ducks; packed full of information to help you on your way. This book isn't full of colour photos, but it does give you information on health, care, and breeding, that no...