{"product_id":"the-backyard-chicken-book-a-beginners-guide","title":"The Backyard Chicken Book: A Beginner's Guide","description":"A small flock of poultry can supply all of the eggs your family needs during the year. And, after your hens have completed their egg-laying days, there will be meat for barbecuing or roasting. Luckily, a small flock takes a relatively small amount of space and is easy to manage.\n\nIf yours is one of the growing number of families interested in raising chickens for eggs or meat, The Backyard Chicken Book contains all the essential information for the hatching, brooding, rearing, and managing family-sized poultry flocks. The first step in deciding on a family flock is to determine what breed may work best for your needs. For example, you can go with a laying breed such as the White Leghorn that produces top-quality eggs but provides little meat. Or, you could select a dual-purpose Rhode Island Red or New Hampshire that provides fewer eggs but much better meat. In addition to helping you select your type, this handy guide will also tell you what you need to know about:\n\nProviding housing for home poultry flocks\nRearing the laying flock pullets\nManaging laying problems\nFighting pests and disease\nRaising other poultry such as ducks, turkeys, geese, bantams, and guinea fowl\n\nEnhanced with full-color photos and dozens of illustrations, The Backyard Chicken Book is the perfect guide for the first-time poultry raiser.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1629142042\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1629142042.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Schwanz, H. Lee\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43261773119549,"sku":"BVV.1629142042.G","price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1629142042-0.jpg?v=1781039973","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-backyard-chicken-book-a-beginners-guide","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}