Get ready for your new flock in thirty minutes or less!

This short, sweet, and self-sufficient guide shows beginners how to keep chickens as part of a rural or urban homestead. Learn everything you need to know to get started on your poultry adventure, with quick answers to frequently asked questions like:

What kind of chickens should I get?

Which color eggs are best?

How many chickens should I get?

Should I add a rooster to my flock?

Where should I get my chickens?

She's so cute! Can I name her?

When should I kill my chickens?

What infrastructure do I need to make my chickens happy?

What should I feed my chickens?

Should my chickens have a tractor, a coop, or be free range?

How much space do my chickens need?

How do I manage my working flock?

What is the chicken's place in the farm ecosystem?

*"The author gives just what is needed to get started raising chickens." —- Veronica

"This is a quick little book packed with lots of good realistic advice." —- TSP

"A great first-read for anyone considering raising chickens. Lots of useful factual information for the experienced chicken keeper as well as for the beginner." —- pamela*