A Complete Practical Guide to Keeping Chickens

Expert advice on choosing, buying, rearing, breeding and exhibiting domestic fowl, with step-by-step techniques and 700 photographs.

Includes a comprehensive visual encyclopedia of the world's pure breeds of chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese, describing the key characteristics of each. Information is provided on poultry housing, maintenance, feeding, security, health and hygiene. Features advice on preparing birds and eggs for competitive exhibition.