Raising Chickens For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Introduction

Across the United States, from California (where Rob lives) to Michigan (where Kim lives) and beyond — and even in other countries — people are discovering the joy of chickens. Some people want to produce their own food, some are nostalgic and longing for a simpler and more pastoral time; and others were sucked in by some cute chicks. Whatever sparked your interest in chickens, we hope this book helps you become a happy, knowledgeable chicken keeper.

Chickens are a special part of both authors’ lives. Every day we listen to the questions and concerns people have about chickens. We take great enjoyment in the chickens we own, too. We’re thrilled that more cities and townships are allowing people to keep chickens. But that means there’s an ever-growing body of folks who need information about chickens. Because Rob and I can’t always be there to answer everyone’s chicken questions, we decided it was time for a modern, comprehensive chicken book that provides quick answers to all your chicken questions.

In this, the second edition of Raising Chickens For Dummies, we’ve kept all the good parts of the first edition and done some updating to reflect new technology and knowledge about keeping chickens. We’ve also expanded some chapters to bring you even more information about chicken keeping.

About This Book

This chicken book is different from some of the others out there. It’s easy to find the answer you’re looking for because of the way the book is organized. Go ahead, ...