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  • The Complete Crash Course on Raising Your Own Healthy Backyard Flock to Achieve Self-Sufficient Egg and Meat Production with Safe, Smell-Free Coops
  • By: Benjamin D. Nelson
  • Narrated by: Martin Landry
  • Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (35 ratings)

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Raising Chickens for Beginners

By: Benjamin D. Nelson
Narrated by: Martin Landry
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Summary

Achieve self-sufficient egg and meat production with this complete crash course.

Keeping hens in your backyard is a rewarding hobby for a variety of reasons. The eggs are a delectable temptation, they are tastier and more fresh than any eggs that can be purchased in a supermarket, and they are also superior for use in baking. Toss the shells and the chicken manure straight into the compost pile. There is no need to separate them. The birds amuse themselves for the better part of the day by eating grass, worms, beetles, and other tasty things that are necessary for the production of those delicious farm eggs. In addition to this, chickens are wonderful friends for gardeners because they have a keen eye for bug infestations.

Even though keeping chickens may sound like a delightful hobby, the majority of individuals who are interested in beginning their own flock simply do not know how to get started.

Here is what this excellent guide will offer you:

  • Things to consider before getting chickens: find out why raising chickens in your backyard is the best option for you.
  • Choosing the right chicken breeds: discover the easiest way to plan which type of coop is best for you, where to put it, and how many chickens to have.
  • How to build a chicken coop: find out everything you need to know about coops, from the supplies you'll need to the bedding and extras you'll want, or where to buy one if you're not the building type.
  • Collecting, cleaning, and storing chicken eggs: we answer all these questions and more in our article on how to collect, clean, store, and hatch chicken eggs!

Discover how raising your own chickens can be a fun and profitable endeavor!

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Great for anyone raising chickens!!

This book is an amazing guide for anyone wanting to start raising chickens. It covers everything you need to know in simple, easy-to-understand steps. Perfect for beginners, it makes starting your own backyard chicken coop fun and doable!

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Get Chickens!

Chickens are the best. My family in the old country had them and I've always wanted to build my own coop.This is an excellent guide to do just that. It gives you the run down on problems and how to keep your chickens healthy. Love this book!

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Chicken Coop Bootcamp

The author never promises you a rose garden but does promise that you will receive a proper indoctrination about how to take care of your chickens. Just like a drill sergeant shows the Marine recruit how to take care and clean their weapon so it can fire properly to kill their enemy. This is a bootcamp for how to raise and take care of chickens to feed your family. After listening to this audiobook you will be prepared to transform that open space in to an egg producing backyard chicken coop in no time.

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Essential Guide to Backyard Chickens

It provides everything you need to know to successfully raise your own backyard chickens. The author covers all the basics, from choosing the right breeds to setting up a safe and clean coop. The practical tips on maintaining health and maximizing egg and meat production are incredibly useful. This audiobook is well-organized and easy to follow, making it perfect for beginners. Since applying the advice from this book, my chickens have been healthy and productive, and I’ve enjoyed fresh eggs daily. This is an essential guide for anyone interested in starting their flock.

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Do The Chicken Dance

Raising Chickens has never been something I thought I would ever consider up until I listened to this book. It goes into everything and when I say everything I mean everything on how to raise chickens and take advantage of it. Excellent resource for a beginner or a novice.

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How to build a chicken coup

For those who are new to the practical aspects of chicken keeping, the guide provides detailed instructions on how to build a chicken coop. It covers everything from necessary supplies to bedding and additional features that can enhance the coop. The book also offers advice on where to buy a coop for those who prefer not to build one themselves. This flexibility makes the guide accessible to a wide range of readers, regardless of their DIY skills.

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The Complete Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping

This is a comprehensive guide for beginners interested in raising chickens for eggs and meat. It covers essential topics like choosing the right chicken breeds, building a coop, and caring for chickens daily. It also provides valuable tips on collecting, cleaning, and storing eggs. Whether you're a hobbyist or aiming for self-sufficiency, this guide offers practical advice to start and maintain a successful backyard flock. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy fresh eggs and the rewards of raising chickens at home.

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Learning how to Raise Chickens

With the help of this comprehensive handbook, novices can raise a flock of healthy chickens in their own backyard. With an emphasis on self-sufficiency, it addresses everything from building odorless coops to guaranteeing sustainable production of meat and eggs. For those who wish to become chicken farmers, the accessible guidance and unambiguous instructions hold great promise for a fulfilling experience. Anyone who wants to adopt a more independent lifestyle and reap the rewards of eating fresh, home-cooked meals will find this book to be ideal.

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Just amazing and informative.

Who would have ever thought you could raise chickens in your own home! This book is written with a complete beginner in mind and is an easy-to-understand guide for those who don't fully know what they are doing yet! Martin Landry has clear and concise voice.

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Great Start!

This book gives great insights into raising your own chickens. It shows how backyard hens can lay fresher, tastier eggs than store-bought ones and help gardens by eating pests and providing compost. The book explains everything you need to know, from choosing chicken breeds to building coops and collecting eggs. It’s perfect for anyone like me who wants to start raising chickens but doesn’t know how. This guide makes raising chickens fun and easy. I found in this book all I needed to start my little backyard Flock. Highly recommended!

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