Overview

Households everywhere whether rural, suburban, or urban keep chickens, and the numbers continue to rise. This fully redesigned edition of the best-selling classic includes full-color photos and illustrations plus a larger trim size to ensure the next generation of farmers finds it just as appealing as ever. Likewise, updated information and expanded sections mean that tomorrow s farmers will also find this edition a valuable resource. In particular, new in-depth sections highlight FDA requirements and medication guidelines, natural health care, and recent scientific insights into chicken behavior and communication."