THE FOUNDATION OF RAISING HEALTHY CHICKENS

A Complete Beginner's Expository Guide on Everything You Need to Know About Raising Happy Backyard Chickens, and Commercially for Maximum Benefits.

All over the world, the most consumed bird is the domestic chicken. The most consumed egg comes from chickens as well. It's also important to note that they can be kept as pet animals.

One of the most lucrative livestock businesses is raising chickens commercially either for their meats, egg, or for both purposes. As profitable as it can be, there are downsides to it, and sometimes it could end in extreme loss of financial inputs.

From experience, many have failed to meet their set out goals in terms of productivity as associated with raising chickens for their products. This is as a result of inadequate knowledge of the business. The high mortality rate of the flock has made some individuals brand poultry business as an ill-luck; unknowingly, that lack of technical know-how is what is orchestrating the unfortunate and avoidable occurrence.

Therefore, the author adopted a beginner's friendly approach to demystifying the basic concepts of raising chickens. It was made to prepare newbies and newcomers who are looking to keep chickens in their backyard for family consumption or commercially for profit to the reality of raising chickens by highlighting what to do before bringing your first flock of chickens to the house, the right choice of breeds, addressing legislative issues, how to prepare your home/environment to welcoming your new flock and many more.

This book covers in details:

• The history, biological classification, and physiological aspect of chickens
• Interesting facts about chickens that no one ever told you
• Benefits of raising chickens
• Environmental factors that could affect productivity and how to address them
• The legal requirements of keeping chickens in the urban and rural areas.
• The behavioral pattern of chickens.
  
• Breed selection consideration and advice + buying tips
  
• A comprehensive list of several breeds of chickens and what they are suited for
  
• Frequently asked questions on chicken farming and best responses
  
• Coop design and construction tips
  
• Nutritional requirements.
  
• Cost analysis of setting up a flock of chickens.

Also, you get some explanations on:

• Why you shouldn't feed a layer with a broiler diet
• The effects of washing your eggs, and when to if necessary
• What to feed your chickens with and what not to
• How you can predict the color of the eggs your hen will lay

Whether you already have chickens in your care, or you are contemplating on keeping some for consumption or for business, then this book is for you.

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