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Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 4th Edition: Breed Selection, Facilities, Feeding, Health Care, Managing Layers & Meat Birds Paperback – December 26, 2017

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Serious poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on this best-selling reference for more than 20 years. The fourth edition of Gail Damerow’s comprehensive handbook is now completely revised and redesigned, making it more accessible and informative than ever. You’ll get the most up-to-date details on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks, and meat, and recent research into chicken behavior and communication makes the sections on flock management truly authoritative. New color photos and illustrations provide more specificity and information about chicken breeds, anatomy, and health.
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“Not only is Damerow a knowledgeable farmer, she’s a great writer, too! Every chicken keeper of every experience level should have this book on the bookshelf.” — Roger Sipe, editor of Hobby Farms and Chickens magazines
 
“Redesigned but still exhaustively thorough! Every possible topic is covered in an easily understood and complete manner.” — Paul Kroll,  American Poultry Association - American Bantam Association general licensed judge

“Gail Damerow has inspired and educated generations of homesteaders. Here she offers well-researched information for both the novice and experienced poultry keeper.” — Patara Marlow of Appalachia's Homestead
 

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Whether you are raising a few backyard chickens or a flock of 100, this is the book you need to keep your birds healthy and safe. With the most up-to-date information on shelter, food, eggs, chicks, health care, and meat, this time-tested authority can help beginners and seasonsed pros alike find success with a flock.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC; 4th edition (December 26, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 424 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1612129307
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1612129303
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.8 x 9.37 inches
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Gail Damerow and her husband operate a family farm in Tennessee where they keep poultry and dairy goats, tend a sizable garden, and maintain a small orchard. They grow and preserve much of their own food, make their own yogurt and ice cream, and bake their own bread. Gail has written extensively on raising livestock, growing fruits and vegetables, and related rural skills. She shares her experience and knowledge as a contributor to several periodicals, as the principal author or contributor to numerous country skills how-to books, and on her blog at gaildamerow.com.

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Another Storey book in my collection.
As usual Storey does not disappoint. It's full of good information on raising chickens. Will come in handy in the future when I start my family farming business.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reference book
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
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I had one of the first editions of this book years ago when it was first published. I loved it then for raising chickens, so when I heard that it had been updated and released again I had to get it. You can't always trust internet sources for sound advice on raising any plant or animal, a good, solid reference book is always a better choice. This one is so thorough. It's not a book you just sit down and read (for most people). Great advice, easy to understand.
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Browning family
5.0 out of 5 stars Best chicken book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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So much valuable need to know information! Easy to ready and great for the whole life cycle! Covers all the information you will need to raise a healthy flock!
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Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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Promptly shipped. Well written. Cover chickens really well. Very helpful. Worth the price.
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Justin Klinger
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need and more!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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This book really helps you dive into raising chickens. Even for an experienced chicken owner, there is new outlooks and stuff to learn.
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Darryl Beckett
4.0 out of 5 stars arrived quickly in good shape.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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very thorough and well written.
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William Breau
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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This book has been invaluable in my path to learning about raising and caring for chickens.
Highly recommend this to anyone interested or actually raising chickens.
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April Engle
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty informative and well done.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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Bought for an 81 year old friend who has never raised chickens I read through it quickly before giving to him and enjoyed the "chicken history" and it seemed to be well done and useful. My friend has been reading it and tells me things that he learned so I think he is enjoying it. I am ordering him some chickens in a couple weeks so we will see how well he learned things.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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Very very informative! Lots of pictures, illustrations, statistics etc. great book
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Rochelle Lambkin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent information
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2023
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Great info! Can't wait to make use of kt
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Perris
5.0 out of 5 stars Concise good advice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2022
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Comprehensive and knowledgeable treatment that goes beyond the basics.
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Miguel Rosa
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
Reviewed in Spain on September 17, 2019
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Muchos buenos consejos para criar pollos. Pero no describe ni caracteriza muchas razas.
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GODINHO
5.0 out of 5 stars The importance of the book for my studies
Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2019
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There is nothing to dislike in the book. The topics approached in the book are helpful for my studies and probably will essential for my students, farmers and myself in the near future.
Thank you for the worthy information the book provides.
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scott l
5.0 out of 5 stars such an amazing book
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2022
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highly recommend this book for beginners and experienced people. I learned so much that i would have never even thought about. now it's getting passed around my community so we can all learn. thank you!
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