The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Raising Chickens covers every aspect of raising chickens in any location—country, suburb, or city. People wanting their own supply of organic, additive-free, free-range eggs want to know how to keep their chickens healthy and producing eggs, and in The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Raising Chickens, readers will find coverage of:
* How to choose what to start with—chicks, pullets, or hens.
* How best to feed and water.
* How to keep chickens healthy.
* The most popular breeds.
* All things eggs, including how to sell them.
* How to prepare for the occasional meat.
* The urban chicken movement.