A Good Book?

[paula.berriman]

Hi all

Still awaiting a date to get the ex bats but wanted some advice on a good book for a beginner chicken keeper like myself. I dont want to breed etc just want to know how to look after them, how to feed, what i can and cant give and how to spot when things are wrong.

Thanks in advance!

[Glutton4...]

Don't laugh, but the Haynes Chicken Manual is very good!

Also, just read through as many of the threads on here that you can - I learn most of what I need on here...

[RichmondHens]

I second the Haynes Manual. I actually only saw it recently while I was browsing round a bookshop and thought how good it looked. Also Katie Thear's books are very popular with a lot of first time keepers.

[chris]

I read this one, that I borrowed from a friend.. it was ok, but went on a bit too long about different breeds, so I ended up skipping quite a large part of the book..

Hen Keeping: Inspiration and Practical Advice for Would-be Smallholders Country Living: Amazon.co.uk: Jane Eastoe: Books

It covers the basics well though. I read the first version of the book, not sure what the revised one is like! The haynes one does look good, if I find it cheaply locally I'll grab it I think

[motherhen]

Katie Thear's Start with Chickens book is brilliant, sensible advice from an experienced person sadly no longer with us.
I have heard that the Hayes Chicken Manual is very good though.

[paula.berriman]

Hi all. I purchased a copy of the haynes chicken manual and its fab......just what i needed. Thanks for all the help!

[Glutton4...]

Hi all. I purchased a copy of the haynes chicken manual and its fab......just what i needed. Thanks for all the help!

So glad you like it. I got it last year, and learned loads. I like the simple clear layout, finding it easy to follow, with no 'faff!'