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The Science-Backed Backyard Chicken Keeper (Black & White Text Edition): Black & White Text Edition: A Practical Guide to Healthy, Productive & Profit
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 5 2026
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
5.0 STAR RATED ON BOOKS-A-MILLION! WORLD LARGEST A TOP PICK AMONG 7,000+ CHICKEN TITLES AT AMERICA'S LARGEST BOOKSELLERS.
PLEASE NOTE: This is the BLACK & WHITE TEXT EDITION of the book. It contains all the same science-backed advice, charts, and farming methods, but does NOT include the 30+ full-color breed photographs, action shots, and premium images found in the full-color paperback edition.Are you dreaming of fresh eggs every morning, but totally confused about which breed to buy? Worried about building a safe coop, surviving a heatwave, or losing birds to disease? Stop guessing.
Written by GR Chaudhry-a practicing farmer with a BSc in Agriculture and an MBA from the UK-this budget-friendly text edition gives you the exact system used on his own farm.
Inside this black & white edition you'll find:
- The 15-minute daily routine that prevents most problems before they start
- Top 20 breed profiles with climate, egg production, and temperament charts
- A complete seasonal care calendar for year-round healthy birds
- Budget-friendly DIY coop instructions (schematics available in the full-color edition)
- Printable checklists, feed calculators, and a disease quick-reference chart
Whether you want eggs, meat, or just the joy of living animals, this book gives you the practical farming knowledge to succeed. (For the full-color, glossy photo edition, please search for the separate listing).
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