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  • Raising Chickens for Beginners

  • The Complete Crash Course on Raising Your Own Healthy Backyard Flock to Achieve Self-Sufficient Egg and Meat Production with Safe, Smell-Free Coops
  • By: Benjamin D. Nelson
  • Narrated by: Martin Landry
  • Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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Raising Chickens for Beginners

By: Benjamin D. Nelson
Narrated by: Martin Landry
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Achieve self-sufficient egg and meat production with this complete crash course.

Keeping hens in your backyard is a rewarding hobby for a variety of reasons. The eggs are a delectable temptation, they are tastier and more fresh than any eggs that can be purchased in a supermarket, and they are also superior for use in baking. Toss the shells and the chicken manure straight into the compost pile. There is no need to separate them. The birds amuse themselves for the better part of the day by eating grass, worms, beetles, and other tasty things that are necessary for the production of those delicious farm eggs. In addition to this, chickens are wonderful friends for gardeners because they have a keen eye for bug infestations.

Even though keeping chickens may sound like a delightful hobby, the majority of individuals who are interested in beginning their own flock simply do not know how to get started.

Here is what this excellent guide will offer you:

  • Things to consider before getting chickens: find out why raising chickens in your backyard is the best option for you.
  • Choosing the right chicken breeds: discover the easiest way to plan which type of coop is best for you, where to put it, and how many chickens to have.
  • How to build a chicken coop: find out everything you need to know about coops, from the supplies you'll need to the bedding and extras you'll want, or where to buy one if you're not the building type.
  • Collecting, cleaning, and storing chicken eggs: we answer all these questions and more in our article on how to collect, clean, store, and hatch chicken eggs!

Discover how raising your own chickens can be a fun and profitable endeavor!

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Get Chickens!

Chickens are the best. My family in the old country had them and I've always wanted to build my own coop.This is an excellent guide to do just that. It gives you the run down on problems and how to keep your chickens healthy. Love this book!

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Great for anyone raising chickens!!

This book is an amazing guide for anyone wanting to start raising chickens. It covers everything you need to know in simple, easy-to-understand steps. Perfect for beginners, it makes starting your own backyard chicken coop fun and doable!

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Chicken Coop Bootcamp

The author never promises you a rose garden but does promise that you will receive a proper indoctrination about how to take care of your chickens. Just like a drill sergeant shows the Marine recruit how to take care and clean their weapon so it can fire properly to kill their enemy. This is a bootcamp for how to raise and take care of chickens to feed your family. After listening to this audiobook you will be prepared to transform that open space in to an egg producing backyard chicken coop in no time.

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Essential Guide to Backyard Chickens

It provides everything you need to know to successfully raise your own backyard chickens. The author covers all the basics, from choosing the right breeds to setting up a safe and clean coop. The practical tips on maintaining health and maximizing egg and meat production are incredibly useful. This audiobook is well-organized and easy to follow, making it perfect for beginners. Since applying the advice from this book, my chickens have been healthy and productive, and I’ve enjoyed fresh eggs daily. This is an essential guide for anyone interested in starting their flock.

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Do The Chicken Dance

Raising Chickens has never been something I thought I would ever consider up until I listened to this book. It goes into everything and when I say everything I mean everything on how to raise chickens and take advantage of it. Excellent resource for a beginner or a novice.

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Perfect Guide for Aspiring Chicken Farmers

This book is a fantastic starting point for anyone interested in raising chickens. It covers everything you need to know about creating a healthy, self-sufficient backyard flock, from egg production to maintaining clean, odor-free coops. The author explains things in an easy-to-understand way, making it simple to follow along even if you're new to chicken farming. You'll find practical advice and helpful tips throughout, making it a valuable resource for ensuring your chickens thrive. Highly recommend it for beginners!






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Very valuable guide

I am happy to have found a book about raising chickens that is comprehensive and simple to read. The thing I like most about this book is that it details everything you need to know about raising chickens! It has everything from when people began raising chickens to raising them commercially.

The author walks you through all the various types of coops and how to build your own. It is indeed a valuable guide for anyone wanting to raise chickens to keep on hand as a reference point and a useful resource.

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So excited to Start!

Who doesn't want their own chickens?! I am so glad I chose this book to help me get started on my new adventure! SO many important topics to consider. The discussion on chicken coops was important to me because this will be a solo adventure and therefore, I needed to know how much muscle I needed to deal with the coop. I was worried I would need more muscle than I have to build, clean, move, and maintain the coop. This book delivered the info I needed to make an informed decision!

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Easy to grasp

This book is great for anyone thinking about starting their own backyard flock. It breaks down everything you need to know, from choosing the right breeds to building a coop and collecting eggs. What I love most is how practical and straightforward the advice is, perfect for someone like me who had no idea where to start. Plus, the tips on making your coop smell-free and incorporating chicken manure into compost are incredibly helpful. I felt empowered and ready to embark on this new hobby, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy fresh eggs and a bit of rural charm in their backyard

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Excellent Guide for Aspiring Chicken Keepers

A comprehensive and informative audiobook perfect for anyone looking to start their own backyard flock. Nelson provides clear, step-by-step instructions on raising healthy chickens, ensuring self-sufficient egg and meat production. The tips on maintaining safe, smell-free coops are particularly helpful. This crash course is engaging and easy to follow, making it an invaluable resource for beginners. Highly recommended for anyone interested in sustainable living and homegrown food.






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