The practice of keeping small flocks in the backyards is gaining ground in many cities today. This insightful book offers a great help for anyone wanting to keep their chickens at home, whether for eggs, meat or entertainment. The book will teach you all you need to know to successfully keep chickens in your backyard and enjoy its wonderful benefits. The early parts share the necessary things such as; how to build a chicken coop that is suitable for any climate. You'll also learn how to select top chicken breed ideal for your backyard and nurturing them from chicks into an adult state. This massive guide also provides vital information about feeding your chickens for optimal health and production; using the right food thus creating the best conditions for healthy hens. Later chapters deal with generational work like handling chicken health problems and how to deal with the nasty issue of predators. The concluding chapter wraps up with what you need to know about eggs collection and storing. David