How To Rare a Backyard Chicken For Beginners E-Book

Prof. Barbara Lexi Walker

• Herausgeber: Prof. Barbara Lexi Walker
• Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

A novice's guide to controlling the roost and rearing backyard chickens

HOW TO RARE A BACKYARD CHICKEN FOR BEGINNERS explains how to start rearing these surprisingly intelligent birds in your garden. From building coops to rearing chicks, you'll learn all you need to know to keep your hens happy and healthy all year.

What is the greatest chicken breed for you? What is the best bedding material? What kind of feed should you use? This colorful and enjoyable reference book contains all of the information you need to nurture your new feathered pals.

This chicken-raising book will lead you through the following steps:

a) From the egg to the chicken, Learn how to care for chicks, defend your birds against predators, and integrate new birds into your flock, among other things.

b) Creating a custom coop- Use thorough backyard coop construction recommendations to create the ideal chicken home.

c) Expert care advice—Learn how to recognize different behaviors in your chicken, deal with egg shortages, and successfully navigate a range of unexpected shocks, among other things.
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HOW TO RARE A BACKYARD CHICKEN FOR BEGINNERS can assist you in successfully starting your first flock.

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HOW TO RARE A BACKYARD CHICKEN FOR BEGINNERS

A Starter Guide To Raising Livestock From Eggs In Your Own Backyard

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BY

Prof. Barbara Lexi Walker

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Written By Prof. Barbara Lexi Walker

© 2022 CANADA

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This book is copyright protected. It is only for personal use. You cannot amend, distribute, sell, or paraphrase any part of the content within this book, without the consent of the author or publisher.

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

DISCLAIMER AND LEGAL NOTICE

INTRODUCTION

COMMON REASONS TO RAISE A BACKYARD CHICKEN

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CKICKEN BREEDS

COMMON MISTAKES YOU SHOULD AVIOD WHEN RAISING A BACKYARD CHICKEN

VARIOUS TYPES OF CHICKEN FEEDS

IMPORTANT CHICKEN EQUIPMENTS YOU NEED

CHICKEN MILESTONE YOU SHOULD KNOW

TIPS ON HOW TO BUILD A CHICKEN COOP

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW CHICKENS IN THE COMING WEEKS

SIMPLE TIPS ON HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CHICKEN COOP

COMMON CHICKEN DISEASES EVERY CHICKEN KEPPER SHOULD BE AWARE OF

PART 2: INTRODUCING CHICKS TO THE COOP

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR CHICKEN SIZE AND SPACE NEEDED

ROUTINE ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE POLUTRY PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE

EASY AND PROVEN IDEALS FOR PROTECTING CHICKENS FROM PREDATORS

HOW TO RAISE CHICKEN FOR MEAT

HOW TO RAISE CHICKEN FOR EGG PRODUCTION

EASY TIPS FOR RAISING A HEATHY CHICKEN DURING WINTER

HOW TO RAISE CHICKEN IN SUMMER

DISCLAIMER AND LEGAL NOTICE

Please note that the information contained within this book is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All effort has been executed to present accurate, up-to-date, reliable, and complete information. No warranties of any kind are declared or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaged in the rendering of legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. The content within this book has been derived from various sources. Please consult a licensed professional before attempting any techniques outlined in this book.

By reading this book, the reader agrees that under no circumstances is the author responsible for any direct or indirect losses incurred as a result of the use of the information contained within this book, including, but not limited to, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

Under no circumstance will any blame or legal responsibility be held against the publisher, or the author, for any damages, reparations, or monetary loss due to the information contained within this book, either directly, or indirectly.

If trademarks have been used in this publication, they are non-consensual. They lack the consent and sponsorship of the trademark originator. Any such aspect such as a brand or trademark has been used to bring meaning and illumination to the reader. They however remain the property of the originators and not the creator or publisher of this book.

INTRODUCTION

Families from all around the country are joining the backyard flock trend.

With a coop, some chicks, and a long-term plan of action, a backyard flock offers families fresh, healthy eggs as well as the delight of seeing a little chick grow into an egg-laying hen. The first step in creating a backyard flock is formulating a strategy.

A backyard flock might provide us with various benefits. Chickens may provide both fresh eggs and high-quality, healthy meat. And we may enjoy watching birds from our back porch while educating our children about responsibility and animal development.

Consider these six tips for getting started with chickens before you go out and buy some new chicks this spring.

1. Select The Best Breed For You.

Poultry breeds come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Families interested in raising chickens for eggs or meat are advised to begin with common breeds.

Determine what you want from your flock. If you want fresh eggs, choose White Leghorn hybrids (white eggs), Plymouth Barred Rocks (brown eggs), Rhode Island Reds (brown eggs), Blue Andalusians (white eggs), or Ameraucanas/Easter Eggers (blue eggs). CCornish Cross chickens develop rapidly and generate a lot of meat. Choose dual-purpose breeds such as Plymouth Barred Rock, Sussex, or Buff Orpingtons if you wish to produce both eggs and meat. Exotic breeds are suitable for showing or keeping as pets.

2. Determine The Number Of Birds You Want.

Local constraints as well as your flock's goals may impact the number and gender of birds in your flock.

Remember that immature chicks grow into full-grown birds. Make a budget for how much time you can spend with your flock, the sort of housing the birds will need, how you'll collect and use eggs, and what you'll do with the eggs once they stop laying eggs. Begin by raising a small flock of four to six chicks.

3. Look For A Reliable Chick Supplier.

Pullorum-Typhoid Clean chicks should be purchased from a reputed Pullorum-Typhoid Clean hatchery in the United States. To avert disease, ensure that the hatchery immunized the chicks against Marek's Disease and coccidiosis.

4. Prepare Your Brooder.

Baby chicks should be placed in a brooder, which is a warm, draft-free container. The brooder should be completely enclosed, have a bedding-coverable bottom surface, and a heating lamp. If the birds concentrate in one location, avoid square corners in the brooding chamber to save youngsters from being stuck.

Each chick needs at least 2 to 3 square feet of floor space for the first six weeks. For the first week, set the brooder temperature to 90°F, then lower it by 5°F each week until it reaches a minimum of 55°F.

When the extra heat source is no longer required, prepare a big, clean coop for the chicks. At all stages, always provide enough fresh, clean water that is renewed on a regular basis.

5. Emphasize Sanitation.

Maintain a clean environment for young chicks before they arrive and throughout their development. Because young chicks are more vulnerable to early health hazards, sterilize all items before use and again regularly.

Effective household disinfectants can be found. Read the instructions thoroughly to ensure that your disinfectant is suitable for use and does not leave a residual film. A mix of 10% bleach and 90% water may be effective if the cleaner is completely rinsed after cleaning.

6. Create A Long-Term Eating Plan.

Strong chicks create healthy hens. You'll only need one full starter-grower feed from day one to the first egg, and one full layer feed when the chickens start laying around week 18.

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Begin your chicks' lives correctly with complete starter-grower food. Chicks require 38 different nutrients from day one. Choose a complete starter-grower feed to provide all of the necessary nutrients.

Choose an 18% protein meal and an organic beginning grower for chicks that will lay eggs later. For meat birds and mixed flocks, choose a comprehensive diet with a 20% protein flock raiser.

Switch layer chicks to a higher-calcium complete diet, such as Plus Omega-3 or Organic layer feed, when they reach the age of 18 to 20 weeks.

COMMON REASONS TO RAISE A BACKYARD CHICKEN

Nowadays, it appears like everyone has a backyard flock. You're fascinated, but you can't help but wonder, "What's in it for me?"You've heard all the critics' complaints—chickens are stinky, noisy, and stupid—but there's still a part of you that wants to see for yourself if the legends are real." After all, it seemed that everyone these days keeps a backyard flock...

You've come to the correct site if you're on the fence about putting up the coop and want someone to push you over the edge into the chicken-keeping lobby. We've compiled a list of obvious and not-so-obvious items for the pro side of your gamer list. Making the ultimate decision is entirely up to you.

1. Fresh Eggs

You can't go back after you've tried fresh chicken eggs! The flavor is more complex. The yolks are darker and more prominent. Some people claim that their baked goods are lighter and fluffier than others. You'll never know for sure unless you get some hens and test their eggs.

2. More Nutritious Eggs