The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens

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Author and chicken expert Christine Heinrichs has compiled information on more than seventy chicken breeds to help you identify which are best for you and your yard. For a rainbow of pastel-colored eggs, check out Easter egger breeds. Consider the Wyandotte, revered for its taste. The adorable serama, a tiny bird with a calm temperament, would be perfect if you'd like to have one or two chickens as pets for the kids. With basics about chicken care and feeding as well as information about what you'll need to consider to create a safe coop and yard environment, The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens covers everything you need to know to start a happy, healthy backyard flock.--COVER.