Have you been raising backyard chickens for a while, but have some questions? Are you not sure if there's a better way to raise them? Do you love your backyard chickens, and want them to be their happiest? Are you worried about potential health problems? Here are some answers for you. Backyard chickens are one of the most rewarding and useful pets you can have. Repay some of that awesomeness with the best care you can give. It doesn't even take much time! Keeping your chickens happy also means less work for you. Inside Backyard Chickens you'll learn how to pick the perfect breed for your climate, and how to decide the perfect flock size for your needs and available space. You'll also get tips on raising chickens from chicks and how to keep your birds save from predators looking for snacks. Make sure your birds stay at their healthiest with disease prevention tips, as well as details of what to look out for in a sick chicken. Also, if you've ever considered raising your own meat chickens in the city, Backyard Chickens includes some tips and tricks based on first hand wisdom. After reading Backyard Chickens you will learn how to keep your flock at their happiest and healthiest without a lot of extra work on your part! Kathryn is the author of nine self-published non-fiction books and three fiction books under her pen name of Kathryn Ashby. She is the mother of seven children, and an avid lover of making music. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Kathryn loves to write about urban homesteading at www.farmingmybackyard.com and productivity at www.theorganizedminimalist.com. In her spare time she sings in a Sweet Adelines Chorus. The small horde of felines who hang out on the back porch are a great reminder that there's always time in life to sit down and pet the cat.
