The joy of keeping chickens : the ultimate guide to raising poultry for fun or profit

The joy of keeping chickens The ultimate guide to raising poultry for fun or profit

Jennifer Lynn Megyesi, 1963-

Book - 2015

Finally, a bible for backyard farmers that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim. This comprehensive guide, written in charming prose from the perspective of an organic farmer, will appeal to readers who want to learn more about chickens. With a growing interest in self-sustainability and organic living, readers will appreciate the comprehensive nature of this readable, informative guide. Jennifer Megyesi's engaging voice, and her enthusiasm about keeping chickens, combines with Geoff Hansen's gorgeous photographs, make for an instant classic.

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Subjects
Chickens.
Poultry farms.
Poultry.
Published
New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing [2015]
Language
English
Main Author
Jennifer Lynn Megyesi, 1963- (author)
Other Authors
Geoff Hansen (photographer)
Edition
Second edition
Physical Description
270 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781632204677
  • Preface
  • 1. Why Keep Chickens
  • 2. Starting Your Poultry Enterprise
  • 3. Housing Chickens
  • 4. Feeding Your Chickens
  • 5. Keeping Chickens for Eggs
  • 6. Keeping Chickens for Meat
  • 7. Using the Eggs You Produce
  • 8. Using Your Chicken Meat
  • 9. Showing Chickens
  • 10. Flock Health: Common Illnesses, Conditions, and Diseases
  • Glossary
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix 1. Bibliography
  • Appendix 2. Poultry Organizations and Clubs
  • Appendix 3. State Resources
  • Appendix 4. Poultry Hatcheries and Supplies
  • Appendix 5. Recommended Reading
  • Acknowledgments
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

Vermont organic farmer Megyesi has raised poultry for several years, and her book is partially a personal account of her quest to develop a humane production system that addresses chickens' needs and behaviors. She also dutifully meets her other goal of informing potential backyard farmers on the intricacies associated with chicken husbandry. In addition to providing information on equipment, housing facilities, and breeds found in a typical handbook, Megyesi goes into great detail on how to raise chickens on a small scale, defining terms like organic and free-range, discussing health issues, and even offering advice on showing chickens. Each chapter includes sidebars of additional tips, which are indexed for easy reference, as well as beautiful photographs accompanied by detailed descriptions. The easy-to-read prose makes this ideal for beginners; the book also includes resources and material for longtime chicken producers. Also provided are recipes for the eggs and meat that are produced. Megyesi's versatile book can accommodate several production management styles beyond her own experience. An excellent resource that provides a compassionate way to raise livestock for personal use, this is strongly recommended for public and academic libraries.-Kyrille Goldbeck, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ. Lib., Blacksburg (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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