Reminiscent in both spirit and design of the beloved Whole Earth Catalog, Country Wisdom & Know-How is an unprecedented collection of information on nearly 200 individual topics of country and self-sustainable living.

Compiled from the information in Storey Publishing's landmark series of "Country Wisdom Bulletins," this book is the most thorough and reliable volume of its kind.

Organized by general topic (including animals, cooking, crafts, gardening, home, and health and well-being), it is further broken down to cover dozens of specifics (from "Building Chicken Coops" to "Making Cheese, Butter, and Yogurt" to "Improving Your Soil" to "Restoring Hardwood Floors").

Nearly 1,000 black-and-white illustrations and photographs run throughout, and fascinating projects and trusted advice crowd every page.

What came first, the chicken or the egg? Although this issue won’t answer that age-old question, the Grit Guide to Backyard Chickens, 10th Edition, will answer most of your chicken-related questions! Whether you’ve had chickens for years or are only thinking about getting some, this special issue will answer your questions! Inside, you’ll learn how to choose the right chickens, feed your chickens a nutritional diet, get the best egg production out of your flock, and more!

Whether you only have one chicken in the suburbs or keep a flock in the country, the articles inside this 96-page issue will help you keep your feathered friends healthy and safe – and produce delicious eggs!

Articles included are:

• 5 Gentle Chicken Breeds – Experienced chicken keeper recommends calm, friendly chicken breeds perfect for children on the autism spectrum.
• Why Raise Heritage Livestock? – Such breeds connect us with our past and often can bring various benefits to the farm.
• Chickens Looking a Little Naked? – Don’t worry; it’s a natural process called molt.
• Ironclad Coop Defense – Take the time to add measures to protect your flock from any type of predator.
• And more!