Fresh golden-yolk eggs in ready supply, organic fertiliser for the vegetable garden and of course, a ‘warm-fuzzy’ rural experience for children – what’s not to love about keeping backyard chickens?Nevertheless novices will need to learn a thing or two and Backyard Chickens, A guide for beginners, by Michelle Templin, covers all one needs to know about raising a flock of chickens.
Whether you already have a few in the backyard or are considering getting chickens, this great little handbook provides answers to questions such as:
Fresh golden-yolk eggs in ready supply, organic fertiliser for the vegetable garden and of course, a ‘warm-fuzzy’ rural experience for children – what’s not to love about keeping backyard chickens?Nevertheless novices will need to learn a thing or two and Backyard Chickens, A guide for beginners, by Michelle Templin, covers all one needs to know about raising a flock of chickens.
Whether you already have a few in the backyard or are considering getting chickens, this great little handbook provides answers to questions such as:
• what type of chicken suits your space
• where to buy chickens
• what to look for when buying chickens
• what housing your chickens will require
• what your chickens will eat
• how to care for your chickens
Thanks to publishers New Holland, Rural Living has a copy of Backyard Chickens by Michelle Templin (RRP $24.99) to give away to one lucky reader.
With it we will include a copy of the Hamilton Garden’s booklet, The Sustainable Backyard Garden.
To be in to win, simply fill in the form below.
One entry per email address/person.
Entries close April 30, 2014.
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